Investigate 'love jihad' angle in Bhilwara gangrape case: BJP MP
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Synopsis
BJP MP Damodar Agarwal has called for an investigation into the gangrape case in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, suggesting a 'love jihad' angle. Eight suspects have been arrested, and authorities are analyzing digital evidence to uncover the crime's extent.
Key Takeaways
- BJP MP demands investigation into 'love jihad'
- Victim was drugged and assaulted at a cafe
- Accused recorded the assault for blackmail
- Special Investigation Team formed for the case
- Authorities are reviewing digital evidence
Jaipur, March 5 (NationPress) BJP MP Damodar Agarwal on Wednesday called for an investigation into the repeated gangrape of a woman in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district, focusing on a possible 'love jihad' aspect.
Authorities have arrested eight individuals linked to this heinous crime that has ignited public outrage.
The victim reported in her complaint on March 2, 2024, that while visiting a cafe at the Badla intersection, two men, Ashraf and his accomplice, spiked her drink with sedatives before assaulting her.
They recorded the horrific act and subsequently used the footage to blackmail her. The video was further disseminated among their peers, leading to her being gangraped multiple times by different offenders.
SP Dharmendra Singh Yadav promptly established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a thorough investigation, resulting in the swift arrest of all suspects.
The accused were brought before the court on Tuesday night, where they were placed in police custody for two days for additional inquiries.
Investigators are now analyzing digital evidence to assess the full scope of the crime, including the existence of additional videos and potential other victims.
Numerous social organizations and religious groups are demanding stringent measures against the perpetrators.
SP Yadav has guaranteed that all facets of this case will be meticulously examined, especially the digital evidence obtained from the suspects.
The rapid police action in apprehending the offenders has provided some level of reassurance, as stated by officials.
Previously, in the Beawar rape and blackmail incident, individuals from the minority community were accused of sexually assaulting minor girls from private educational institutions and blackmailing them with explicit images and videos.
As per the FIR, the girls were allegedly coerced into reciting 'kalma', fasting, and converting to Islam.
