Woman gangraped by eight people in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh, 6 arrested: Police

According to the woman, who had gone to a fair on Monday, she was raped by eight men, who were with the main accused

Published on: Aug 21, 2024, 10:30:08 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A 27-year-old tribal woman was gangraped by eight people in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district, officials said on Wednesday.

The accused had also threatened the woman after the incident after which they fled. (Representative file photo)

Six people have been arrested so far and the identification of the remaining two persons is underway, police said.

Inspector general of police, (Bilaspur range) Sanjeev Shukla said that the incident took place on Monday evening.

“The woman went to a local fair on Monday. She was known to one of the accused, and they both decided to meet near the local market. When the main accused met him, he was with the other accused people. According to the woman, she was raped by eight men, who were with the main accused,” said the IG.

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The accused had also threatened the woman after the incident after which they fled.

“By Tuesday night, we had arrested six persons. Two of the accused are absconding. We are interrogating the arrested accused for the whereabouts and identity of the others involved and soon they will also be arrested,” said Divyag Patel, superintendent of police, Raigarh.

Pusaur police have registered a case of gang rape in the case and investigation is underway.

“We are not revealing the identity of the accused as it could hamper the investigation. The issue is serious,” said the SP.

Meanwhile, former state chief minister Bhupesh Baghel termed the incident serious and demanded immediate arrest of all the accused and punishment for them.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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