Northeast Woman Escapes Attempted Rape in Moving Car

New Delhi, Dec 9, 2013 --- A 23-year-old woman from Manipur narrowly escaped an alleged attempt to rape and murder her inside a moving vehicle on Sunday night. The incident occurred around 8:30 PM after she boarded a white-colored car at Mahipalpur Chowk, New Delhi, heading towards Gurgaon.

According to the victim, she had been waiting for transportation when a car stopped and offered her a ride to Gurgaon for a fare of Rs 20. As a daily commuter, she accepted the offer, unaware of the danger ahead.

She described the driver as a well-built, dark-skinned man dressed in black. Three other men were in the car, whom she initially assumed to be passengers. However, upon reaching the Gurgaon Toll Gate, she grew suspicious and asked the driver to stop. Instead of dropping her off, the three men attempted to assault her inside the car.

The assailants snatched her belongings, including an LG dual SIM mobile phone, a Sony digital camera, a PAN card, a driving license, an Amway bag, Rs 700 in cash, and her ID card. She was beaten and molested as the car sped towards a deserted lane near IGI Airport.

In a desperate bid to escape, she managed to push open the car door and jump out near Centaur Hotel. A passerby spotted her and immediately called the police control room (Dial 100).

The victim sustained injuries to her head, legs, and hands. “The attackers robbed her mobile phone, digital camera, and wallet,” said a close friend.

An FIR has been registered at Vasant Kunj South Police Station under IPC Sections 394 (voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery), 354 (assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty), and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of a common intention). The police have launched an investigation, and the victim’s mobile phone is under surveillance. However, no arrests have been made so far.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal
THE MIZORAM POST | MANIPUR CHRONICLE | ZOGAM TODAY

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