Jharkhand: Software engineer picked up from road, beaten up and GANG-RAPED in Chaibasa, 10 booked

After a software engineer was picked up from the road and beaten up, allegations of gang-rape arose in Jharkhand's Chaibasa. Police have already filed an FIR against 10 people suspected to be involved in this incident. According to police sources, the victims belong to the tribal community. The incident took place on the evening of October 20. The young woman was standing on the street talking to a friend. Allegedly, at that time, 8-10 people came and surrounded the two of them. Beat the friend and force the girl into a car. She was also beaten and gang-raped after being taken to a secluded place.

Jharkhand | A case of gang rape with a software engineer has been reported in Chaibasa on October 20. Police have registered the FIR against 10 accused. SIT has been formed to probe the case. Raids are being conducted to arrest the accused: Chaibasa Police

— ANI (@ANI) October 22, 2022

The police also learned from the victim that after gang-raping her, the accused left her at a secluded place and fled. While leaving, they snatched the girl's phone and money bag. After this incident, the young woman somehow reached home. Tell the family members everything. After that, they went to the police station and lodged a complaint about kidnapping and gang rape.

Victim's Statement

The victim said that she was doing work from home. She, along with her friend, had gone to the old aerodrome area of Chaibasa on Thursday evening in a two-wheeler. West Singhbhum district superintendent of police Ashutosh Shekhar said that a case has been registered in the matter at Mufassil police station. An investigation is being done to identify the people involved in the incident. After the rape, the accused fled, leaving the victim there. They also snatched her purse and mobile phone. After that, the victim somehow reached her home and told the family about the incident. After that, a complaint was lodged with the police. Her medical checkup was done at Sadar Hospital in Chaibasa.

Chaibasa police said that a search is on for the accused. SIT has been constituted for investigation. According to Chaibasa police, raids are being conducted to nab the accused.They will be arrested soon. Police have recorded the survivor’s statement in the case.