26-Year-Old Candidate Assaulted While Being Taken to Hospital; Two Arrested.
A shocking incident in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, has sparked outrage after a 26-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped inside a moving ambulance while being taken to a hospital. The woman had collapsed during a Home Guard recruitment physical test on July 24 at the Bihar Military Police grounds.
How the Incident Unfolded
- The woman fainted during a physical endurance test that was part of the recruitment process.
- Event organizers arranged for an ambulance to rush her to the hospital.
- According to the survivor’s statement, she was sexually assaulted by multiple men inside the ambulance while semi-conscious.
Police Action and Arrests
Following her complaint, an FIR was registered at Bodh Gaya Police Station.
- A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to probe the case.
- Within hours, police arrested two suspects:
- Vinay Kumar, the ambulance driver
- Ajit Kumar, the technician on board
- Both suspects are in custody and being interrogated.
- CCTV footage confirmed the ambulance’s route and timeline during the incident.
Survivor’s Statement
The woman told police that she:
- Lost consciousness during the test
- Was partially aware of events inside the ambulance
- Later informed hospital authorities that three to four men raped her while in transit
Political Reaction
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Chirag Paswan condemned the incident, questioning the law-and-order situation in Bihar and criticizing the state police’s functioning.
What’s Next?
- A forensic team is examining evidence.
- Police are verifying if more individuals were involved.
- Further arrests are likely if additional culprits are identified.
Key Takeaways
✅ Incident happened during Home Guard recruitment drive in Bodh Gaya
✅ Survivor alleges gang rape by multiple men in ambulance
✅ Two suspects arrested within hours, SIT probing case
✅ Political leaders demand accountability over Bihar’s law-and-order situation
