Bengaluru police on Thursday arrested six people, including two women, in a case involving the rape and assault of a woman, reports PTI. A video of the incident, which was reportedly circulated by the accused, created a furore on social media. “Based on contents of video and preliminary probe, case of rape and assault registered against 6 persons including 2 women at Ramamurthynagar PS,” Kamal Pant, Bengaluru Police Commissioner told ANI.
The police have also deputed a team to the adjoining state to trace the victim so that she could join the investigation. The police believe that the victim is from Bangladesh and was brought to India for trafficking.
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“The victim who is also a Bangladeshi was brought to India for trafficking and was tortured and brutalized due to a financial matter,” Pant said.
In the video of the incident, the accused are seen inserting a bottle in the private parts of the victim.
On Thursday, Assam Police had released images of the four accused and sought more information from the public. Assam Police had also announced a reward for anyone with information regarding this crime.
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“These images are of 5 culprits who are seen brutally torturing & violating a young girl in a viral video. The time or place of this incident is not clear. Anyone with information regarding this crime or the criminals may please contact us. They will be rewarded handsomely,” Assam Police said in the tweet.