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Woman raped inside Jharkhand police station; 15 officers suspended

A 20-year-old woman was assaulted by a constable at Gamharia police station after seeking help for a domestic dispute; the accused has been arrested and multiple officers face suspension.

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What to know

  • A woman who sought police help for domestic violence was allegedly raped by a constable inside Gamharia police station while alone in a rest room, in violation of mandatory procedures requiring female personnel present.
  • The accused constable has been arrested; 15 police officers have been suspended for negligence and dereliction of duty, with the investigation ongoing.
  • Former CM Champai Soren warned the incident will damage public trust and deter women from approaching police, describing it as a breakdown of law and order in the state.

“Now, before going to any police station, any female complainant will think more about her own safety than about filing a complaint”

Champai Soren, Former Jharkhand Chief Minister · The Hindu ↗ · Oct 31

Niraj Lakra Constable, Gamharia police stationSanjay Prasad Officer-in-charge, Gamharia police stationChampai Soren Former Jharkhand Chief Minister

Woman raped inside Jharkhand police station; 15 officers suspended
The Hindu National

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    Champai Soren denounces incident as sign of lawlessness

    On social media, the former CM described the rape as "the most repulsive image of jungle raj in the state" and warned that female complainants will now hesitate to approach police stations out of fear for their own safety.

    “the most repulsive image of jungle raj in the state…”
    — Champai Soren
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    Accused constable arrested; multiple officers suspended

    Niraj Lakra was arrested. Five policemen, including station officer-in-charge Sanjay Prasad, were suspended on charges of dereliction of duty and negligence. Later reporting indicated 15 police personnel faced suspension as the investigation deepened.

    1. 3 outlets 15 policemen suspended after rape of woman inside Jharkhand police station

      first by Times of India, 10d ago · also The New Indian Express, The Hindu

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    Champai Soren demands dismissal of police personnel involved — Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren called for dismissal from service of police personnel who have "turned from protectors into predators" and demanded strict action against senior officials.

  4. background

    Woman flees home after domestic dispute, calls police for help — A woman left her home following an altercation with her husband over domestic issues and went to a neighbor's place. She asked the neighbor to lodge a complaint against her husband for torturing her. A PCR van brought her to Gamharia police station around midnight.

  5. background

    Woman allegedly raped by constable at police station — Constable Niraj Lakra allegedly committed rape in the room where police officials had provided the woman to rest. The victim had been brought to the station without the presence of any female police personnel, in violation of rules.

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  1. 1 outlet 3 Cops Arrested After Woman Raped Inside Jharkhand Police Station

    first by NDTV, 10d ago

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