India: One held for raping woman on busy Ujjain road; bystanders film it, post it online
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A woman was raped on a busy road in broad daylight in the Indian city ofUjjain on Wednesday (Sep 4). The bystanders, instead of helping the woman,filmed the sexual assault on their phones and posted it on social media.
The incident happened in Ujjain's Koyla Phatak area on Wednesday afternoon. The area is also one of the busiest intersections in the city.
The accused, identified as Lokesh, has been arrested by the police.
The police said that the survivor was a ragpicker, who met Lokesh in the area. Helured her under the promise of marriage and convinced her to accompany him.
He then forced her to drink alcohol and after getting her intoxicated, he took her to a roadside shelter and raped her. After sexually assaulting her, he allegedly threatened her and fled.
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The video shot by the eyewitness, helped the police locate the survivor.
Congress slams BJP
The incident has triggered political reactions, with Congress slamming the ruling BJP for the deteriorating law and order situation in India.
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari took toX, and said, “Once again, the holy city of Ujjain is tarnished. Once again, the blot is on Ujjain’s law and order. It is shocking to even think that rapes are now happening in broad daylight in MP — on open streets. This is only possible when the law and govt completely disappear. If this is the situation in the CM’s hometown, then one can imagine the condition of the rest of the state.”
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Meanwhile, BJP state spokesperson Narendra Saluja said, “The matter will be investigated and the accused will be given the strictest punishment. The victim will receive justice.”
This comes as peoplein India continue todemand justice for thetrainee female doctor who was raped and murdered last month at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
(With inputs from agencies)
