Patna Gangrape: In a deeply disturbing incident reported from Patna, Bihar, two sisters who work as professional dancers were allegedly held captive and gang-raped by a group of men.
The victims, originally from the Latehar district of Jharkhand, were lured to a village under the pretext of performing at a Tilak (pre-wedding) ceremony.
According to the police, an First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against 13 individuals, including 10 named suspects and three unidentified accomplices.
The Incident: How the Crime Unfolded
Patna Gangrape: The two sisters currently reside in a rented accommodation in the Mithapur locality of Patna to pursue their livelihood.
On June 18, a local resident identified as Munna Kumar, from Bhelura Rampur village, contacted the sisters and booked their dance services for a Tilak function for an agreed amount of ₹8,000.
According to the victims’ official complaint, Munna Kumar picked them up from Mithapur on a scooter to take them to the venue.
However, instead of taking them to the public function, he allegedly navigated to an isolated location.
The sisters were confronted by Munna’s cousin, Suraj Kumar, along with another associate named Bhanu Kumar, and several other young men.
The victims alleged that they were held hostage and forcefully moved to different secluded locations throughout the night. A group of over ten men reportedly took turns sexually assaulting them.
When the sisters attempted to escape, the perpetrators physically assaulted them and threatened to kill them if they raised an alarm.
Rescue Operations and Police Intervention
Patna Gangrape: The ordeal came to light on the morning of June 19, when the accused individuals attempted to transport the sisters back in a vehicle. As the vehicle reached the Phulwari Sharif locality, the sisters took a courageous risk and began screaming for help from inside the moving car.
Hearing their cries, local residents gathered at the spot and immediately alerted the emergency services by calling the police helpline (Dial-112).
A patrol team swiftly arrived at the scene, rescued both women, and brought them safely to the Phulwari Sharif police station.
Given that the jurisdiction of the crime fell under the Naubatpur police station, the local authorities were notified, and a team from Naubatpur took over the custody of the victims to initiate formal legal proceedings.
Current Investigation, Legal Actions, and Arrests
Following the rescue, senior police officials, including Phulwari Sharif Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO-2) Deepak Kumar, visited the crime scenes to oversee the initial investigation.
A team from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) was also deployed to collect crucial scientific and physical evidence from the locations mentioned by the victims.
An FIR has been registered at the Naubatpur police station under relevant sections of the law against 13 individuals based on the formal statement submitted by the sisters. The named accused in the case include:
Munna Kumar (The primary contact who booked the dancers)
Suraj Kumar (Cousin of the primary accused)
Bhanu Kumar
Naubatpur Station House Officer (SHO) Manjit Kumar Thakur confirmed that the primary accused, Munna Kumar, has already been apprehended and taken into custody for questioning.
The Patna Police have constituted a special investigation team (SIT) under the direction of senior officials to track down the remaining suspects. Continuous raids are being conducted across potential hideouts to arrest the absolute remainder of the accused individuals.
Medical Examination and Support for the Victims
The police administration has stated that ensuring the welfare and safety of the survivors remains a top priority.
Both sisters have been sent to a government hospital for a mandatory medical examination, and the official medical report is currently awaited to strengthen the legal case.
In addition to the medical protocols, the authorities have provided professional counseling services to help the victims cope with the trauma. Adequate security measures have been put in place to ensure their ongoing protection.
Moving forward, the police are actively retrieving and analyzing local CCTV footage, mobile call detail records (CDR), and statements from eyewitnesses to build a comprehensive case before presenting the victims in court to record their statements under Section 164 of the CrPC.
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