Madhuban/Patna: Police have arrested eight men in connection with the alleged gang rape of a woman and the robbery of her husband after the couple was reportedly abducted while travelling by motorcycle to a fair on Saturday night.
The incident allegedly took place in a mango orchard near the Sheohar–Motihari border. According to the report, the accused allegedly assaulted the husband, sexually assaulted the woman and robbed the couple of cash and money through an online transaction.
Police have seized six mobile phones and are questioning the arrested suspects as the investigation proceeds.
Couple Allegedly Abducted While Travelling to Fair
According to the available information, the woman was travelling with her husband towards Madhuban when they were allegedly intercepted near the Shyampur Bhatahan police station area in Sheohar district.
The couple was allegedly taken to a mango orchard and held there against their will. When they resisted, the accused reportedly assaulted them.
The men allegedly sexually assaulted the woman in turns. They are also accused of recording a video of the incident.
Rs 50,000 Cash and Rs 3,000 Online Transfer Allegedly Taken
The accused allegedly robbed the couple during the incident.
According to the report, the men took Rs 50,000 in cash and transferred another Rs 3,000 online using the husband’s mobile phone.
The couple was reportedly released at around 3 am. They subsequently reached Shyampur Bhatahan police station with the assistance of the Dial 112 emergency service and informed the police about the incident.
Case Handed Over to Madhuban Police
As the alleged crime scene falls under Madhuban police station limits, the case was transferred to Madhuban police for further investigation.
A police team led by Pakridayal Deputy Superintendent of Police Kumar Chandan and Madhuban Station House Officer Praveen Kumar Pandey subsequently took action in the case.
Police arrested eight suspects, who have been identified in the report as residents of Jimmy Singh Tola in Lalgadh, under Shyampur Bhatahan police station limits in Sheohar district.
Six mobile phones were seized during the operation.
Medical Examination and Statement Recording Underway
Police are arranging the woman’s medical examination and recording her statement as part of the investigation.
The seized mobile phones may also be examined for evidence relevant to the alleged assault, robbery and video recording.
Investigators are questioning the arrested suspects and examining other evidence to establish the sequence of events and the individual roles of those allegedly involved.
Police Continue Investigation
Pakridayal DSP Kumar Chandan confirmed that eight suspects had been arrested and were being questioned.
Police are investigating all aspects of the case, including the alleged sexual assault, physical violence, robbery and recording of the incident.
Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses. The allegations remain subject to the ongoing police investigation and judicial proceedings.
