A brutal gang rape in India revives painful memories of 2012 Delhi assault
Summary
A woman in a village in Bihar, India, was gang-raped in her home by a group of men on June 11. The police have arrested two suspects and are searching for others, while investigation continues. The woman and her family faced difficulties getting immediate medical and police help after the attack.Key Facts
- The survivor, called Soma to protect her identity, is a 28-year-old mother of four children.
- The attack happened in Begusarai, a district in northern India considered one of the poorest areas.
- Five men broke into Soma’s home and assaulted her while she was in an outdoor toilet with only a curtain for privacy.
- Police confirmed the assault after medical reports showed injuries and removal of objects inserted by the attackers.
- Two suspects are in custody; three others are still being sought by a special police team.
- Initial police response was slow; the local police chief was suspended for neglecting the case.
- Soma was first turned away by a private clinic and then received limited care at a government health center before reaching a district hospital.
- The case has brought attention to ongoing problems with police and medical support for sexual assault victims in rural India.
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