In Raigarh district, following an incident in Pusaur, a case of gang rape has emerged in Kapu. Two men allegedly abducted a married tribal woman from her home at knifepoint. The accused reportedly raped her repeatedly for approximately a week. The police have arrested both suspects based on the victim’s complaint. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Kapu police station.
The incident took place on July 21st. According to reports, Dhansay Ekka, a resident of Dhamnadand Kiriya village, and Kamalu Tigga, from Bensbudi, threatened the woman with a knife, forcibly removing her from her home. The accused then transported the woman to various locations, including Lailunga and Reruma, where they allegedly gang-raped her over several days.
Following the incident, the perpetrators released the woman. They subsequently threatened her and her husband, warning them of fatal consequences if they reported the crime. A village meeting was convened, where the gravity of the situation prompted the advice to report the incident to the police. Initially, the victim hesitated to file a report due to fear of the accused.
However, she eventually mustered the courage to lodge a complaint at the Kapu police station on Saturday. ASP Akash Markam confirmed that a case had been registered at the Kapu police station regarding the gang rape of the woman. The police have filed charges against the suspects under the Arms Act and relevant sections of the BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita). Following an investigation based on the report, both suspects were arrested.
