Bihar: Woman Alleges Gang-Rape and Insertion of Objects; Probe Underway

In a shocking incident in Bihar's Begusarai district, a woman has alleged that five men gang-raped her and inserted objects into her private parts. The incident occurred on June 11 near Chakiya Police Station, according to the survivor's statement.

The woman told reporters that around 11:30 pm, she had gone to the toilet when five men forcibly entered her house and locked her husband in a room. When she came out, they gagged her and took her to a desolate place outside her house, where they raped her. When she tried to raise an alarm, they cut her chest and thigh with a blade.

She later called her younger sister-in-law, who freed her husband and called the police. The couple was taken to Barauni hospital, then referred to Sadar hospital. The woman was treated and discharged on June 12. However, due to persistent pain in her lower abdomen, she returned to the hospital, where doctors removed a live bullet, a stone, and a piece of wood from her private parts.

The survivor said she was unconscious during the assault and unaware of the objects being inserted. She also recounted a similar incident three months ago, when three men broke into her home, thrashed her, attempted sexual assault, and fled with money and jewellery. She had reported that incident to the police, but no action was taken.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Anand Kumar Pandey said a scientific investigation is underway. "The woman's statement appears to be true. When she returned home after discharge, her internal parts were showing signs of damage. A bullet has been removed from the private parts," he said. He assured that the culprits would be arrested soon and that action would be taken against any negligent police officers.

The case has raised concerns about women's safety and police accountability in the region. Investigations are ongoing.