POLICE ARRESTED THREE RAPISTS

POLICE ARRESTED THREE RAPISTS

26-OCT-ENG 1

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

BUXAR------------------------A case of gang-rape involving a 21-year-old mentally challenged woman has come to light in a village under the jurisdiction of the Chakki police station. Following the incident, which occurred on Saturday evening, the police acted promptly and arrested three suspects. Two of the individuals are accused of committing the rape, while the third is alleged to have acted as a lookout (reconnaissance) during the crime. The police have initiated the process for a medical examination of the victim and have intensified the investigation into the case.

According to preliminary information, the victim’s mother had stepped out of the house for some work around 5:00 PM on Saturday, leaving the young woman home alone. It is alleged that three men arrived at the house during this time; two of them entered the premises and raped the woman, while the third remained outside to keep watch. The incident came to light when the mother returned home, after which she alerted the police.

Given the gravity of the incident, and acting on the instructions of Superintendent of Police Shubham Arya, a team comprising five police officers and personnel was formed under the leadership of Dumraon SDPO Bhaskar Ranjan. The police took swift action and arrested all three suspects.

According to a press release issued by the police, the arrested individuals have been identified as Sameshar Paswan, Mohit Paswan, and Dhanu Paswan—all of whom are reportedly residents of the same village. The police state that Sameshar Paswan and Mohit Paswan are accused of the rape, while Dhanu Paswan is accused of acting as a lookout during the incident.

Upon receiving information about the crime, police officials arrived at the scene to conduct an investigation. A forensic team also visited the site to collect evidence. In addition to facilitating a medical examination for the victim, the police are investigating other aspects of the case.

Dumraon SDPO Bhaskar Ranjan confirmed that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the case—two for committing the rape and one for acting as a lookout. Chakki Station House Officer (SHO) Ajay Kumar stated that the incident allegedly took place while the young woman's mother was away from the house. The police are currently taking legal action in the matter. The incident has become a subject of discussion in the area.