A case of alleged gang rape involving two sisters who work as dancers has come to light in Bihar’s capital, Patna. The victims, natives of Jharkhand’s Latehar district, have accused multiple men of sexually assaulting them after luring them under the pretext of a performance booking.
According to police, the sisters, who currently live in rented accommodation in Patna’s Mithapur area, earn their livelihood by performing at dance events. They alleged that on June 18, they were contacted for a dance performance at a Tilak ceremony in a village under the Naubatpur police station limits.
The event was reportedly arranged by Munna Kumar, a resident of Bhelura Rampur village. However, instead of being taken to the designated venue, the victims alleged that Munna Kumar, along with his cousin Suraj Kumar, friend Bhanu Kumar, and several other youths, took them to multiple locations where they were sexually assaulted.
In their complaint, the women alleged that they were repeatedly raped throughout the night. They further claimed that whenever they tried to resist or escape, they were physically assaulted and threatened with death.
The ordeal came to light the following morning when the accused were allegedly transporting the women back. Upon reaching Phulwari Sharif, the victims raised an alarm and sought help from passersby. Local residents gathered at the spot and informed the police.
A Dial-112 team reached the location, rescued the women, and took them into protective custody before bringing them to the Phulwari Sharif police station. Subsequently, the Naubatpur police were informed, and the victims were escorted to Naubatpur police station, where their statements were recorded.
“A case of gang rape involving two women has come to light in the Naubatpur area. Given the gravity of the matter, a special team has been constituted. The FSL team has been informed, and the investigation is underway. One accused has been arrested, while efforts are on to apprehend the others,” said Deepak Kumar, DSP-2, Phulwari Sharif.
Naubatpur Station House Officer Manjit Kumar Thakur said that an FIR has been registered against 13 individuals based on the victims’ complaint. He added that medical examinations of the victims will be conducted and further action will be taken once the reports are received.
Police have launched raids to trace and arrest the remaining accused. The investigation is ongoing.
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