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Mute‑deaf 19‑year‑old gang‑raped in East Champaran; suspect arrested before Ahmedabad escape
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 10:48 AM
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A 19‑year‑old mute and deaf woman was allegedly gang‑raped near a garden in Ghordasahan, East Champaran on Thursday evening. Police have detained one accused who was preparing to flee to Ahmedabad.
Police in East Champaran reported that a 19‑year‑old mute and deaf woman was allegedly assaulted by multiple perpetrators in a garden on the outskirts of a village in the Ghordasahan police‑station jurisdiction on Thursday evening. The victim, who cannot speak or hear, was found in a distressed condition and immediate medical assistance was provided.
Investigators say the crime appears to be a coordinated act of sexual violence. A team of officers from the district crime branch arrived at the scene, secured the area and began collecting forensic evidence.
One suspect was apprehended after he attempted to leave the district, reportedly heading toward Ahmedabad. He was detained at a checkpoint and is now in police custody, where he is being interrogated about his role in the alleged gang rape.
The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (PCSO) Act. Authorities have pledged a thorough investigation and have urged any witnesses to come forward.
The incident has sparked concern among local communities, highlighting the vulnerability of differently‑abled individuals and prompting calls for stronger protective measures.
Investigators say the crime appears to be a coordinated act of sexual violence. A team of officers from the district crime branch arrived at the scene, secured the area and began collecting forensic evidence.
One suspect was apprehended after he attempted to leave the district, reportedly heading toward Ahmedabad. He was detained at a checkpoint and is now in police custody, where he is being interrogated about his role in the alleged gang rape.
The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (PCSO) Act. Authorities have pledged a thorough investigation and have urged any witnesses to come forward.
The incident has sparked concern among local communities, highlighting the vulnerability of differently‑abled individuals and prompting calls for stronger protective measures.