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Bihar rape survivor critically injured after being thrown from roof
A rape survivor in Bihar sustained life-threatening injuries after being thrown off a roof in an apparent attack on Monday. The incident has prompted fresh police action following allegations of official inaction on the survivor's initial complaint.
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A woman who had previously filed a rape complaint was critically injured after being hurled from a roof in Bihar, authorities said. The assault occurred on Monday and left the survivor with severe injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
The survivor's family alleged that police had failed to act on their original complaint regarding the rape, prompting questions about the handling of the case by law enforcement authorities. The family's grievance underscores concerns about investigative lapses in sensitive matters.
Following the Monday attack, police filed a fresh first information report (FIR) to investigate the assault. The new case has been registered as authorities move to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and establish the identity of those responsible.
The incident has added to growing concerns about the safety of sexual assault survivors in Bihar, where cases of violence against vulnerable populations continue to draw scrutiny from rights activists and civil society organizations. Details regarding the survivor's current condition and the nature of police investigation remain limited.