Gang rape survivor thrown off roof in Bihar’s Begusarai
A gang rape survivor in Bihar's Begusarai district was allegedly thrown off a roof by relatives of the accused. Police have arrested one suspect and are investigating the incident, which follows a previous rape case involving the same victim.
Why it matters
This case underscores severe issues regarding victim intimidation and the safety of survivors in the justice system.
PATNA A 30-year-old gang rape survivor was thrown off the roof of a building (approximately 15 feet) allegedly by relatives of the accused in Bihar’s Begusarai district. https://www.thehindu.com/tag/616-608-600/ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bihar/ The incident took place in the Simaria Ghat Bind Toli locality under the Chakia police station jurisdiction on Tuesday (November 10, 2026). She is currently admitted to Sadar Hospital, Begusarai. “Based on the victim’s statement, the named accused, Bhongal Kumar, has been arrested, and police are conducting raids to arrest another unidentified accused,” Begusarai Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters) Nikhil Kumar told The Hindu. Under the supervision of the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Sadar-02, the Chakia police team has launched an investigation into the incident. The police said the accused arrested in this case was not involved in the previous incident. “The recent incident involves an act of physical assault.
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