BRUTAL GANG RAPE

BRUTAL GANG RAPE

11-NOV-ENG 1

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

PATNA----------------------------A deeply disturbing incident of sexual violence has come to light from the Badh police station area on the outskirts of Bihar’s capital, leaving the local community in shock and anger. On the night of Diwali, two sisters who stepped out of their home to look for their missing father were allegedly attacked by three men. According to police and the victims’ statements, the assailants held the younger sister at gunpoint and subjected the elder sister to gang rape in her presence. The perpetrators also allegedly recorded an obscene video of the crime before threatening the victims and fleeing.

The incident occurred on the night of 8 November 2026. The family had already been under severe emotional strain. The mother of the two sisters had passed away about two years earlier. Since then, their father had been struggling with mental stress and would frequently leave home without informing anyone. On Diwali night, when he had not returned by around 11 pm, anxiety grew in the household. The elder daughter, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree and has been managing the household after her mother’s death, decided to go out in search of her father. She was accompanied by her younger sister.

The two sisters had walked only about 500 metres from their home when three men, reportedly from another village, surrounded them. The attackers overpowered the elder sister and gagged her. When the younger sister tried to intervene and raise an alarm, one of the men allegedly pressed a pistol against her temple and threatened to kill her if she made any noise. The younger sister was forced into silence under the threat of death.

The three men then dragged the elder sister by her hair to a secluded stretch of road approximately 1.5 kilometres away. In the desolate location, they allegedly took turns raping her while the younger sister was made to watch. After committing the crime, the accused recorded a video of the assault. They then issued threats to the victims before abandoning them at the spot and escaping.

Terrified and traumatised, the two sisters somehow managed to return home around 1 am. They narrated the entire ordeal to their family members. The family, already reeling from the absence of the father and the earlier loss of the mother, was devastated. They immediately dialled 112 to inform the police.

A police team reached the location promptly. The elder sister was taken for a medical examination. Police recorded the statements of both sisters and launched a search operation to identify and arrest the three accused. At the time of filing this report, the investigation is underway and teams are conducting raids in the area.

News of the crime has spread rapidly in the locality, triggering widespread outrage and fear. Residents have expressed deep concern over the safety of women and girls, especially during festive nights when people tend to move about more freely. The fact that the attack took place while the sisters were performing a basic family duty—searching for a missing parent—has added to the sense of horror and helplessness among local people.

Police sources confirmed that the case has been registered and that technical and ground-level efforts are being made to trace the accused. The recording of the video by the perpetrators has added a serious dimension to the crime, as it points to an intent to further intimidate and humiliate the victims. Investigators are expected to examine the possibility of identifying the men through the video and other forensic leads.

The incident has once again drawn attention to the vulnerability of women in and around urban fringes of Patna, particularly at night. Community members and local representatives have called for swift arrests and stringent action against the accused so that a strong message is sent. Many have also urged the administration to increase night patrols and improve street lighting in sparsely populated stretches near residential areas.

For the family, the trauma is multi-layered. They are dealing with the father’s prolonged absences linked to mental health issues, the recent loss of the mother, and now this violent assault on the daughters. The elder sister, who had taken on the responsibility of holding the household together after her mother’s death, now faces the additional burden of recovering from a brutal sexual attack. Support from relatives, neighbours, and official mechanisms will be crucial in the coming days.

As the investigation progresses, the focus remains on locating the three men and ensuring that justice is delivered without delay. The police have assured that all possible steps are being taken. Meanwhile, the incident continues to cast a dark shadow over the Diwali celebrations in the area, turning what should have been a night of lights and festivity into one marked by fear, anger, and a collective demand for safety and accountability.

This case underscores the urgent need for stronger preventive measures, faster response systems, and sustained efforts to create an environment where women can move freely without the constant threat of violence. The people of the Badh area and beyond are watching closely to see how swiftly and effectively the law responds to this heinous crime.