On Monday, a 45-year-old woman who was bathing in Ganga river in Bihar’s Patna district, was dragged out and raped by two men.
The two accused – Shivpujan Mahto (45) and Vishal (28) – also filmed the heinous act and shared it on social media, reported NDTV. Vishal is unemployed and Mahto is a bus driver.
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In the video, one of the men can be seen approaching the woman as she takes a dip in the river. He then drags her out and begins assaulting her.
Police have now arrested both the accused men. Reportedly, accused Mahto had lured a minor girl who was also rescued by the police.
The police took action after the video went viral on social media on Tuesday. Locals allege that the police refused to take action when the victim had tried to lodge a complaint.