The Jharkhand rape survivor hailing from Spain, along with her husband, bravely shared a video detailing their traumatic ordeal, shedding light on the horrific attack where she was assaulted by seven men.
Expressing their distress, the couple reached out to friends and relatives, seeking assistance and support in the wake of the appalling assault.
"Something has happened to us that we would not wish on anyone, seven men have raped me, they have beaten us and robbed us, although not many things, because what they wanted was to rape me. We are in the hospital with the police, it happened tonight here in India," the couple wrote in a social media post, highlighting their unfortunate situation.
Authorities have confirmed the incident, stating that it occurred at Makarkanda, within the jurisdiction of the Hansdiha police station area, approximately 300 kilometers away from the state capital, Ranchi.
The tourist couple, having traveled from Bangladesh on a two-wheeler, were spending the night at a makeshift tent on their journey to Bihar and Nepal.
In response to the distressing crime, law enforcement officials have apprehended three suspects in connection with the incident, while a relentless manhunt has been initiated to apprehend the remaining perpetrators.
Superintendent of Police Pitamber Singh Kherwar personally visited the scene of the crime and remains actively involved in the ongoing investigation efforts.
Investigation is underway, and forensic teams have visited the spot.
"Three people have been arrested in connection with the incident and a manhunt has been launched to nab the remaining accused. An SIT (special investigation team) will be formed. All necessary legal action will be taken," a senior official told on condition of anonymity.
The survivor has been admitted to a hospital, the official added.
Deputy Inspector General, Santhal Pargana, Sanjeev Kumar said the SP is probing the incident.
"I have asked the SP to issue a media statement in this regard," Kumar said.
Meanwhile, another official, on condition of anonymity, said seven to eight local youths were involved in the misdeed.
The official said a massive manhunt is on to nab the culprits.
Incidentally, the alleged crime occurred on the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Jharkhand and had expressed serious concerns over deteriorating law and order and extortion in the state.
Hitting out at the ruling dispensation in the state, the prime minister had alleged in a rally that the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is neck-deep in corruption and its appeasement policies have resulted in infiltration.
"JMM stands for 'Jam Kar Khao'. Appeasement is on the rise, extortion is at its peak... law and order has taken a back seat," the PM had said.
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