KOLKATA: A tribal woman was raped and assaulted in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal last week. Two accused, identified as Ratnu Munda and Parimal Riy, allegedly invited her husband for a liquor party in Lebu Bagan area. While her husband was reluctant, they forcibly took him on the pretext of resolving an old personal dispute. When he did not return till late, the woman went out looking for him, only to find him nearby in an inebriated state. Taking advantage of the situation, the accused men dragged her to a nearby bush and raped her.
Rajesh Kumar Singh, vice-chairman of Jalpaiguri Municipality said, “They also inserted a small iron rod in her private parts. I arranged for an ambulance for her and at present she is under treatment at Jalpaiguri Sadar Hospital. She is now stable and recovering.” People from the local tribal community ransacked the houses of the accused and demanded a stern action against them. The situation was soon brought under control by the local police. Dendup Sherpa, Addl. SP (Rural), Jalpaiguri, said, “The woman's family members lodged a complaint at Dhupguri Police station and both the accused Ratnu Munda and Parimal Roy were arrested. Both are residents of Magurmari area. Our investigation is on.”
Meanwhile, a 100 year old woman was brutally raped allegedly by a 20 year old in the middle of the night in Nadia district, West Bengal. An officer of the Chakdah police station said, “The incident took place on Monday night. Argha Biswas alias Abhijit was caught by the family members of the old woman. A complaint was filed on Tuesday.” The culprit was arrested and has reportedly confessed, saying he was under the influence of alcohol when he committed the crime.
A relative said the family found the victim covered in blood and caught the accused who hid under the bed when the woman raised an alarm. Proceedings are on and the centenarian has been released from the hospital after the required medical tests.
