Crime News / Youth Arrested for 'Raping' Mentally Challenged Woman in Baruipur
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Police arrested a youth for allegedly raping a mentally challenged woman in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas, after she was attacked while alone at home.
Kolkata, Sep 13: Police have arrested a youth for allegedly raping a woman with mental health challenges in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
A senior officer of the Baruipur Police District said on Sunday that a case has been registered against the accused based on a complaint filed by the woman’s family.
According to the police, the victim is mentally challenged. She was alone at home in the afternoon on Saturday. Allegedly, a local youth entered the house and attacked the woman using that opportunity. It is alleged that she was raped. The woman was also threatened that she would be killed if she opened her mouth. Later, when other family members returned home, the woman narrated the entire incident.
Meanwhile, tension spread in the area as soon as the woman's complaint became public. On receiving the news, the police from Bakultala police station reached the spot. Based on the complaint of the victim's family, the accused youth was arrested and taken to the police station on Sunday morning.
A senior officer of the Baruipur Police District said on Sunday that a case has been registered against the accused based on a complaint filed by the woman’s family.
According to the police, the victim is mentally challenged. She was alone at home in the afternoon on Saturday. Allegedly, a local youth entered the house and attacked the woman using that opportunity. It is alleged that she was raped. The woman was also threatened that she would be killed if she opened her mouth. Later, when other family members returned home, the woman narrated the entire incident.
Meanwhile, tension spread in the area as soon as the woman's complaint became public. On receiving the news, the police from Bakultala police station reached the spot. Based on the complaint of the victim's family, the accused youth was arrested and taken to the police station on Sunday morning.
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On receiving the news, locals gathered in front of the police station. Many also sat and protested in front of the police station. They demanded that the police should not just arrest the accused but ensure that the accused gets strict punishment.
High-ranking police officers came and spoke to the protesters. They assured them of strict action. After receiving the assurance from the police, the protesters cleared the road in front of the police station.
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"The police have registered a case under specific sections and started an investigation. The arrested person is also being interrogated," said the police officer.
A man was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting his 13-year-old daughter in the same Baruipur area. Police said the case was registered after the girl’s elder sister approached the local police and lodged a complaint against their father.
According to the complaint, the girl had left home after allegedly being sexually assaulted by her father. Her elder sister further alleged that the accused was also sexually assaulting her younger sister. Acting on the complaint, officers of the Baruipur Women Police Station arrested the accused.
(IANS)
High-ranking police officers came and spoke to the protesters. They assured them of strict action. After receiving the assurance from the police, the protesters cleared the road in front of the police station.
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"The police have registered a case under specific sections and started an investigation. The arrested person is also being interrogated," said the police officer.
A man was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting his 13-year-old daughter in the same Baruipur area. Police said the case was registered after the girl’s elder sister approached the local police and lodged a complaint against their father.
According to the complaint, the girl had left home after allegedly being sexually assaulted by her father. Her elder sister further alleged that the accused was also sexually assaulting her younger sister. Acting on the complaint, officers of the Baruipur Women Police Station arrested the accused.
(IANS)
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