Ranchi: Police arrested eight men and detained a juvenile boy on charges of raping a 20-year-old woman in Ranchi district on Friday night, allegedly after being instigated by her live-in partner, who is absconding, police said.
Details of the Arrest
DSP Ram Narayan Choudhary said the accused are aged between 19 and 24 years, while the juvenile is 15 years old. Choudhary stated, “A case was registered under relevant sections of BNS on Saturday based on the statement of the rape survivor. On the direction of SSP Rakesh Ranjan, a team headed by me was formed to investigate the case and make arrests. The team conducted searches at several places to catch the accused within eight hours of registration of the FIR.”
Medical Examination and Legal Proceedings
Police confirmed that the survivor’s medical examination has been conducted. Choudhary added that police would seek a speedy trial to ensure justice for the woman.
Background of the Incident
Police revealed that the woman had been in a live-in relationship for two years, but her partner left for Kerala for work about one-and-a-half months ago. When she went with another person to a park on Friday, the man allegedly suspected she was in a relationship and instructed his friends to find her and “do whatever they can with her,” police said.
Sequence of Events
According to police, the accused abducted her from near her home and took her to a riverside, where they raped her. She returned home and narrated her ordeal to her parents after being released on Saturday morning.
About the Author
Sanjay Sahay, with over a decade of experience in journalism, primarily covers crime, security, central agencies, and civil courts in Ranchi. He also reports on education and higher education policies in the state.
