Bihar Gang Rape: Bullet Casing Used in Brutal Attack

Thirteen years after a landmark gang rape in Delhi, a brutal assault in Bihar has brought renewed attention to sexual violence against women in India. The 28-year-old survivor, identified as Soma, was allegedly gang-raped in her home on the night of June 11 in the Begusarai district. She reported that objects, including a bullet casing, were inserted into her vagina during the attack. Hospital examination confirmed the assault and the removal of foreign objects.

Concerns have been raised regarding the response of authorities. Soma's husband claims police initially refused to file a report, sending them for medical treatment instead. The station head has since been suspended for negligence. The survivor also reported facing difficulties in obtaining prompt and adequate medical care following the assault. Medical examinations later confirmed the presence and removal of objects, including the bullet casing.

The incident has evoked comparisons to the 2012 Delhi gang rape, a crime that led to stricter anti-rape laws and public outrage. Despite legal reforms, over 30,000 rape cases are recorded annually in India, with many incidents going unreported. Campaigners argue that a lack of societal change and fear of punishment contribute to the ongoing prevalence of such crimes.