Patna
oi-Swastika Sruti
A fresh case of alleged sexual violence has been reported from Begusarai in Bihar, where a young woman has accused men of holding her captive at a hotel, assaulting her and raping her at gunpoint. She has also alleged that an obscene video of the incident was recorded and later shared on social media and WhatsApp groups.
A woman in Begusarai, Bihar, reported being held captive, sexually assaulted, and raped at gunpoint on September 27, alleging an obscene video was recorded and shared online; police are investigating the case and claims.
The allegations have sparked concern over women’s safety in the state, while police have started investigating the case.
Woman Approaches Police With Serious Allegations
According to Begusarai Police, the alleged incident took place on the morning of September 27. The woman approached the Town police station late on September 28 and submitted a complaint detailing what she claimed had happened.
In her complaint, the woman alleged that she was taken to a hotel and subjected to sexual assault. She further claimed that the accused threatened her with a gun during the alleged rape.
She also alleged that the accused recorded an obscene video and later circulated it through social media platforms and WhatsApp groups.
The woman has additionally mentioned an alleged attempt on her life in her complaint. Police are investigating the allegations and examining the evidence connected with the case.
Obscene Video Allegedly Shared Online
One of the serious aspects of the case is the alleged recording and circulation of the video.
The victim has claimed that the accused filmed the alleged assault and subsequently shared the footage online. The circulation of such material can cause further trauma to survivors and can also lead to separate legal action under applicable laws.
Police are expected to examine digital evidence, including the alleged video and its circulation, as part of the investigation.
The allegations are currently under investigation, and the claims made in the complaint will have to be established through the police probe and subsequent legal proceedings.
Tejashwi Yadav Attacks Bihar Government
The incident has also triggered a political reaction in Bihar.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav criticised the state government’s handling of women’s safety and alleged that people in Bihar are living in an atmosphere of insecurity.
Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Yadav questioned his silence over cases involving crimes against women and linked the issue to the upcoming political campaign in Bihar.
His remarks came amid a wider political debate over law and order and women’s safety in the state.
Prashant Kishor Questions Crime-Free Governance Claims
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor also reacted to the case and targeted Bihar’s political leadership.
Kishor questioned claims of crime-free governance in the state and said that incidents involving violence against women showed that the problem had not ended.
His comments added to the political criticism surrounding the Begusarai case.
Investigation Underway
The Begusarai case has raised serious questions about the safety of women and the alleged misuse of digital platforms to circulate abusive material.
Police are investigating the woman’s complaint and the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault. The evidence collected during the investigation will determine the next course of legal action.
