Bhojpur / Patna : A woman in Bhojpur district threw acid on her attacker after he allegedly raped her in front of her children. The accused has been arrested and is now in police custody.
A harrowing incident unfolded in the Udwantnagar area of Bhojpur district, where a woman was allegedly raped by her brother-in-law inside her home while her young children were present. In a dramatic turn of events, the woman retaliated by throwing acid on the accused, leaving him with severe facial and eye injuries.
Accused Arrested After Victim Reports the Crime
Following the assault, the woman reported the incident to the Udwantnagar police station. The accused, identified as 36-year-old Harendra Yadav, was promptly arrested. Yadav, the son of the late Shukul Yadav, is now in police custody. Investigators collected evidence from the crime scene with assistance from a forensic team.
Victim Left to Defend Herself
The woman had been living alone with her children while her husband worked for a private company in Delhi. On Monday evening, while she was at home, Yadav allegedly forced his way into the house and raped her. Moments after the assault, the victim grabbed a bottle of acid that was within reach and threw it at the attacker, causing extensive burns to his face and eyes.
Medical Examination and Legal Proceedings
Police officials confirmed that the victim underwent a medical examination at Ara Sadar Hospital. Her statement is expected to be recorded before a magistrate under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). Udwantnagar station house officer (SHO) Ram Kalyan Yadav stated that the investigation is ongoing and that they are gathering additional evidence to support the case.
A Community in Shock
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting once again the vulnerability of women, even within their own homes. While the police continue their investigation, the woman’s act of defiance has sparked discussions about self-defence and the limits to which survivors are often pushed when the system fails to protect them.
