A neighbor in West Bengal’s Baduria area of North 24 Parganas district has been accused of raping a young woman with special needs, as per the police on Monday. The incident, which occurred on Sunday night, has caused shock and outrage among locals. The police are currently searching for the accused individual who is on the run.
Locals reported that the incident took place when the young woman, who has special needs, was sitting alone on her house’s verandah on Sunday night. The accused, a neighbor aged over 50, allegedly lured her with food and took her to a nearby gourd garden. It is claimed that he then sexually assaulted her before fleeing the scene.
Family members became concerned when the victim did not return home late at night, prompting a search. They eventually found her unconscious in the gourd garden. After she regained consciousness, she recounted the incident, leading to a rape complaint being filed at the Baduria police station against the accused neighbor. The victim has undergone a medical examination as part of the investigation.
A senior officer from Basirhat Police District stated that the accused individual is currently evading authorities, with efforts underway to locate him. A case has been registered against him, and a thorough investigation is being conducted with utmost seriousness, as confirmed by the police.
The victim’s sister-in-law expressed to local reporters that the accused had enticed the victim to the garden with food and threatened her into silence before committing the assault. Demanding severe punishment, she emphasized the need for justice and called for the accused to face the consequences for his actions.
