Driver of police vehicle, another man held for raping 19-yr-old in Chhattisgarh

The police driver is said to be the main accused who allegedly called the woman at around 11pm and lured her to a deserted residential quarter in the Banki area

Updated on: Jan 10, 2026, 21:12:52 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Two people, including a driver deployed with the Dial 112 police emergency service, were arrested over allegations of gangraping a 19-year-old woman in Chhattisgarh’s Korba district, police said on Saturday. At least two others are under the scanner, police said.

The men fled the spot after raping the woman, leaving her unconscious. She later managed to reach her home and informed her family, who took her to the medical college hospital, where she is currently undergoing treatment. (Photo for representation) (Vipin Kumar/Hindustan Times)

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The incident took place on Thursday in the Bankimongra police station area.

A ‘zero’ first information report (FIR) was initially registered at Civil Lines police station based on the woman’s complaint, and was later transferred to Bankimongra police station, where a case was formally registered on Friday.

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According to police, the woman was allegedly called around 11pm by the main accused, a Dial 112 driver, and lured to a deserted residential quarter in the Banki area. The accused along with four others allegedly sexually assaulted her there.

After the incident, the accused fled the spot, leaving the woman unconscious, police said.

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She later managed to reach her home and informed her family, who took her to the medical college hospital, where she is currently undergoing treatment.

Hospital authorities alerted the police, following which senior officials were informed.

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A special team was formed on the directions of the district superintendent of police to trace the accused. Police conducted raids and detained two of the five accused, including the Dial 112 driver.

Superintendent of police (SP) Siddharth Tiwari said the main accused and another suspect are being questioned, and assured that the remaining accused will be arrested soon.

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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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