MP: Tribal woman gang-raped, son forced to watch

In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old married tribal woman was allegedly raped by more than six people including her husband in front of her 10-year-old son in Bilai Khedi village in Khandwa district, about 150 km from in Indore.

Updated on: Jun 15, 2014, 18:36:03 IST

Hindustan Times | By Ritesh Mishra, Indore

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old married tribal woman was allegedly raped by more than six people including her husband in front of her 10-year-old son in Bilai Khedi village in Khandwa district, about 150 km from in Indore.

The incident surfaced on Friday evening when the woman narrated her ordeal in front of the police. The victim added that she was forced to drink human urine by the accused of rape. No arrests have been made so far.

Superintendent of police, Khandwa, Manoj Sharma is in the village along with other senior officials for the investigation of the case.

The victim in her statement to the police alleged that she had a land dispute with her husband Kailash Bheel, 35, due to which they were living separately for last few months.

On Tuesday, Bheel called the victim to a farm to settle the dispute. She reached along with her son, where she was brutally beaten and then raped by more than six people including her husband.

When the victim asked for water the accused compelled her to drink their urine.

According to the son, his father used to question his mother’s character regularly.

Sharma said that the woman has been admitted to hospital, where a medical test is being carried out.

“Till now we have identified six of the accused and will arrest them soon,” said the SP. A case has been registered under various sections of the IPC.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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

Follow India news real-time updates and the latest news covered on Hindustan Times, featuring today's critical updates on Sonam Wangchuk LIVE and more across India.