Pratapgarh (Rajasthan): In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves across Rajasthan and the entire nation, a tribal woman was allegedly beaten and paraded naked by her husband and in-laws in Pratapgarh district, Rajasthan. The horrifying incident came to light after a video of the assault went viral on social media, prompting widespread condemnation and swift action by law enforcement authorities. Police arrested seven persons in this connection so far.
Pratapgarh police took swift action and apprehended seven individuals, one of whom is the woman's husband, in connection with the incident involving the humiliation of a tribal woman by making her walk naked. According to law enforcement authorities, the suspects attempted to flee during their arrest, resulting in injuries to themselves. All seven suspects are now receiving medical treatment at Pratapgarh District Hospital, where they are being closely monitored by the police.
Notably, during a late-night raid, the police teams managed to apprehend the woman's husband and his accomplice, in addition to another individual. This operation was carried out under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Amit Kumar, leading to the detention of three out of the eight individuals involved in the case.
The incident occurred in the quiet village of Nichalkota, situated within the Pahada Gram Panchayat of Pratapgarh district, under the jurisdiction of the Dhariyavad police station. According to Director General of Police (DGP) Umesh Mishra, the traumatic incident unfolded on a fateful Thursday. It was only on Friday evening that the police became aware of the incident when the disturbing video surfaced online.
Reacting promptly to the shocking video, a team comprising the district Superintendent of Police, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Station House Officer (SHO) of the concerned police station, along with other officers, immediately rushed to Nichalkota village to investigate the matter and ensure the safety of the victim.
The victim, a tribal woman, had been married for just a year. Allegations have arisen that she had begun living with another man from the same village, leading to tensions within her marital family. The incident has been widely condemned, with Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressing his outrage and vowing that the perpetrators would face swift and severe consequences.
Providing more details about the harrowing incident, DGP Umesh Mishra stated that the victim's in-laws were responsible for this heinous crime. They forcibly abducted her and took her to their village, where the horrifying incident unfolded. The motive behind this gruesome act appears to be rooted in anger and resentment over the victim's decision to leave her marital home after her marriage.
