In a disturbing incident in Guwahati, eight individuals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the gangrape of a woman at a Durga temple during the Raas Mahotsav on November 17. The crime, which went unnoticed for weeks, came to light when a video of the assault surfaced on social media.
The accused, aged between 18 and 23, filmed the assault and shared it online, prompting widespread outrage. Police identified the arrested suspects as Robin Das, Kuldeep Nath, Bijoy Rabha, Pinku Das, Gagan Das, Saurav Boro, Mrinal Rabha, and Dipankar Mukhiya, with a ninth individual still on the run. Despite intensive efforts, the victim has not been located, although she was reportedly seen in a public place a week after the incident.
The incident took place on the evening of November 17 when the girl visited the temple with one of the accused. The group, allegedly intoxicated, sexually assaulted the victim while recording the act. Authorities have warned that sharing the video is a criminal offense and vowed to take action against anyone found circulating it.
In addition, locals have raised concerns about the increasing incidents of harassment and misconduct at the temple, with some claiming that similar issues have been ignored in the past. Authorities are investigating these claims further.
The case highlights the growing concerns around safety, particularly in public spaces, and has led to calls for greater action against such heinous acts. The police are continuing their search for the remaining suspect involved in the assault.
