Two junior Army officers and their woman friend were assaulted, three of the six accused have been arrested.

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In the case from Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, where two junior Army officers and their woman friend were assaulted, three of the six accused have been arrested. The suspects include Anil Baror (27), Pawan Bansunia (23), and Ritesh Bhabhar (25), who were produced in court and remanded into police custody for five days. The arrests followed accusations of gang rape, dacoity, and assault, with a fourth suspect still at large. The incident has triggered strong reactions from political leaders and public outrage.

Here’s a breakdown of the key developments:

The Incident

  • The attack occurred near Jam Gate, 30 km from the Mhow cantonment, where two junior Army officers, aged 23 and 24, were on a picnic with two women. Around 2 AM, the accused allegedly assaulted one of the officers and his female friend who were sitting in a car. The other officer and woman, who were nearby, rushed to the scene.
  • The police responded promptly, and the victims were taken to the Mhow Civil Hospital for medical examinations. A preliminary medical report confirmed that one of the women was sexually assaulted, although her statement is still awaited.

The Arrests and Accusations

  • Anil Baror, Pawan Bansunia, and Ritesh Bhabhar have been arrested. Baror and Bansunia were presented in court, and Bhabhar was arrested later.
  • The police have identified a total of six suspects and are actively pursuing the three remaining individuals. The arrested men have criminal histories, with past charges involving robbery, assault, and illegal liquor possession.
  • The case has been registered under sections of gang rape, extortion, and causing hurt, based on the officer’s complaint.

Victims’ Reactions

  • One of the women, suspected to have been raped, is in deep shock and has not yet given a formal statement. A senior police officer reported that she is repeatedly asking to either “shoot her or the rapists,” highlighting her trauma.

Political Reactions

  • The case has sparked criticism from opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, who attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for poor law and order in states under its rule. The incident has raised questions about safety and the enforcement of law in Madhya Pradesh.

This shocking incident has added to the ongoing debate over women’s safety and the need for robust law enforcement.

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