Husband and Accomplices Arrested for Gang-Rape of Disabled Wife in Tripura

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Key Takeaways
- Gang-rape incident involving a disabled woman.
- Husband and five accomplices accused.
- Incident occurred in Jogendranagar.
- Public outrage demanding justice.
- Police actively pursuing remaining suspects.
Agartala, March 19 (NationPress) In a disturbing incident, a physically challenged woman was reportedly gang-raped by her husband, Subrata Dey, and five of his associates, according to police on Wednesday.
An official confirmed that Dey has been arrested, while efforts are underway to locate the remaining five individuals implicated in this atrocious act.
The police filed a case of gang rape on March 14 at the Amtali police station, situated near Agartala, with Dey being the only one apprehended thus far. The crime took place at Jogendranagar, on the outskirts of Agartala, as reported by law enforcement.
Authorities revealed that since his marriage, Subrata Dey has been residing at his in-laws' residence in Jogendranagar. The incident occurred recently, prompting the victim's family to register an FIR at the Amtali police station on March 14.
During the incident, the victim's parents were not present at home, leading police to suspect that Dey and his accomplices acted under the influence of alcohol. The main suspect, Dey, is employed at a private pathological laboratory.
Police have charged six individuals in this case and are actively pursuing the remaining five. The victim, aged 75, is a disabled woman. Officials stated that the investigation is progressing rapidly, and they hope that through interrogating Dey, they will be able to gather information regarding the other suspects and make further arrests soon.
This case has ignited public outrage, with calls for severe punishment for those responsible. The police have assured that they are committed to delivering justice, emphasizing that all necessary steps are being taken to apprehend the remaining suspects and ensure justice for the disabled woman.