Self-Help Group Worker Raped And Assaulted In Begusarai Hotel, One Arrested
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu, thehindu
A woman associated with a self-help group was allegedly raped and assaulted inside a hotel room in Begusarai on Sunday. According to police, the victim was offered a ride by a neighbor while collecting loan repayments and was subsequently taken to a hotel under false pretenses. The primary perpetrator and an accomplice recorded the assault and circulated the video using the victim's mobile number. Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act, resulting in one arrest while the main accused remains at large. The incident has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders, including RJD national working president Tejashwi Yadav, who alleged a total collapse of law and order in Bihar.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for women working in community finance sectors across Bihar.
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