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Bihar man arrested after alleged rape at Begusarai hotel
Police in Bihar have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a hotel in Begusarai district. The suspect was apprehended while allegedly attempting to flee to Nepal.
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A woman lodged a complaint with authorities in Begusarai, Bihar, alleging that she was raped at knifepoint at a hotel on September 27. According to her account, the accused threatened her with a knife during the assault.
Following the complaint, police launched an investigation and identified the suspect. Officers apprehended him while he was attempting to cross the border into Nepal, preventing his escape from the jurisdiction.
The arrested individual has been taken into custody for further questioning. The woman has been provided necessary support and medical assistance, and her statement has been recorded as part of the ongoing investigation.
The case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to sexual assault and criminal intimidation. Authorities said the investigation is continuing and further details would emerge as the case progresses through the legal system.