A 20-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped and filmed by a group of men after they reportedly made her believe she was being offered a job. Police have launched a manhunt for a third suspect following the incident at a beauty parlour in Bhubaneswar, India. Two individuals have been arrested, authorities confirmed.
Incident Details
According to the New Indian Express, the victim had recently completed a beauty parlour training course and was seeking employment on June 2. She was allegedly offered a job at the parlour, but the following day, she was gang-raped on the premises. The perpetrators threatened her with consequences if she reported the crime.
Despite the threats, the woman reported the incident to police at the Khandagiri station and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The parlour has been sealed off as the investigation continues.
Ongoing Investigation
Police are searching for a third suspect, who is believed to have been a customer at the business. The arrested individuals are in custody, and further inquiries are underway.
Context of Similar Crimes
This case is the latest in a series of horrific alleged gang rapes in India. In a separate incident, a 41-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by 10 men in Karnataka's Davangere region. The assault reportedly occurred in early June, and footage of the attack circulated on WhatsApp groups, according to the Times of India.
The victim in that case left home after a domestic dispute and was walking to her parents' house when two men approached her. They allegedly gave her a drugged drink, causing her to pass out. She was then taken to a farm, where the attack was filmed.
Davangere Superintendent of Police stated, 'We have secured all 10 accused in the case. Further investigation is underway,' referring to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
