A 32-year-old tribal woman was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped in West Bengal's Birbhum district, police told PTI on Monday, 24 August. At least five men have been arrested in connection with the case.
The woman, who is a widow with three children, was travelling on her boyfriend's bike on 18 August, when they were stopped by a few men and taken into confinement.
She alleged that a kangaroo court asked her boyfriend and her to pay a "fine" of Rs 10,000 and Rs 50,000, respectively.
The news agency also added that while local media reports indicated that she was allegedly raped and fined for dating a non-tribal, there was no official confirmation on this.
(With inputs from PTI)
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