Explorer

Bihar Home Guard Candidate Gangraped In Moving Ambulance After Fainting During Test

The ambulance driver and technician were arrested based on her statement and CCTV footage. The incident sparked outrage, with investigations ongoing and political condemnation law and order.

In a shocking incident from Bihar’s Gaya district, a 26-year-old woman participating in a Home Guard recruitment drive was allegedly gang-raped in a moving ambulance after collapsing during a physical test.

The assault reportedly took place on July 24 at the Bihar Military Police grounds in Bodh Gaya, where the recruitment exercise was being held. According to police, the woman fainted while undergoing a physical endurance test and was being transported to a hospital when the alleged crime occurred, reported NDTV. 

ALSO READ | Car Falls Into Ditch In Navi Mumbai Following Google Maps, Driver Rescued 

Ambulance Driver, Technician Arrested

The woman later informed hospital staff and police that she was sexually assaulted by multiple individuals inside the ambulance while she was unconscious. Based on her statement, a First Information Report (FIR) was filed at the Bodh Gaya police station.

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was promptly formed, and a forensic team deployed. Within hours, two suspects — ambulance driver Vinay Kumar and technician Ajit Kumar — were arrested. Both are currently in police custody and being interrogated, as per the report. 

Officials confirmed that CCTV footage helped track the ambulance’s route, corroborating parts of the survivor’s statement.

ALSO READ | Karnataka Bhavan Tussle: DyCM’s Officer Accuses CM’s Aide Of Threat And Assault Attempt

Partially Conscious During Assault

The woman told police that while she was unconscious for most of the journey, she regained partial awareness and believed three to four men were involved in the assault, as per the report.

Political Reaction

The incident has triggered outrage, with Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) MP Chirag Paswan condemning the Bihar government over the deteriorating law and order. “This horrific crime reflects the failure of the state’s policing system,” he said.

The investigation is ongoing, with authorities assuring strict action against those found guilty, the report added. 

About the author ABP Live News

ABP Live News delivers round-the-clock coverage of India and the world, tracking politics, policy, governance, crime, courts and breaking developments, while offering sharp, verified reporting that helps readers stay informed, aware and connected to the stories shaping public life.

Read

Top Headlines

Massive Fire Breaks Out At South Delhi's Nature Bazaar, Around 50 Shops Gutted
Massive Fire Breaks Out At South Delhi's Nature Bazaar, Around 50 Shops Gutted
Deep Dive | From May-Like Heat In March To Sudden Storms: What's Behind North India’s Erratic Weather?
Deep Dive | From May-Like Heat In March To Sudden Storms: What's Behind North India’s Erratic Weather?
Delhi Wakes Up To Rain As IMD Issues Yellow Alert; Temperatures To Drop, More Showers Likely
Delhi Wakes Up To Rain As IMD Issues Yellow Alert; Temp To Drop, More Showers Likely
Delhi Caps Commercial LPG Supply At 20% Of Average Use; Priority Allocation Announced
Delhi Caps Commercial LPG Supply At 20% Of Average Use; Priority Allocation Announced

Videos

Iran–US–Israel War: Iran Launches 50th Wave of Attacks Under Operation True Promise IV as Middle East War Escalates
Middle East War: Hezbollah Claims Attacks on 47 Israeli Positions as Iran Expands Strikes Across Middle East
War Update: Iran Launches 50th Wave of Attacks, Missiles Target Tel Aviv
Iran Drone Attacks: Iran Launches Drone and Missile Strikes Across Gulf as Middle East War Intensifies
Breaking News: Iran Launches 50th Wave of Missile Attacks as US–Israel Conflict Enters Day 16

Photo Gallery

25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Embed widget