AGRA: Five persons have been apprehended on Monday in connection with an alleged gang rape incident at a hotel in Agra.
The victim contacted the police late on Saturday night, prompting them to take action against the accused. Archana Singh, assistant commissioner of police, Agra Sadar, said that a complaint had been lodged, and a case has been registered based on the victim’s account.
The arrested individuals, including one woman, are said to be associated with the hotel where the victim was employed. A video that has gone viral depicts the victim being assaulted by a group of men.
“Four men and a woman have been arrested in connection with the incident. The victim will undergo a medical examination, and legal measures are being taken,” added Archana Singh. The police have filed a case under sections pertaining to rape, assault, and other relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Ongoing investigations are currently under way.
The victim contacted the police late on Saturday night, prompting them to take action against the accused. Archana Singh, assistant commissioner of police, Agra Sadar, said that a complaint had been lodged, and a case has been registered based on the victim’s account.
The arrested individuals, including one woman, are said to be associated with the hotel where the victim was employed. A video that has gone viral depicts the victim being assaulted by a group of men.
“Four men and a woman have been arrested in connection with the incident. The victim will undergo a medical examination, and legal measures are being taken,” added Archana Singh. The police have filed a case under sections pertaining to rape, assault, and other relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Ongoing investigations are currently under way.