Departmental Inquiry Initiated Against Army Officers after Alleged Assault and Rape Incident
A departmental inquiry has been launched against two army officers attacked by a gang near Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. They were with two women, one of whom was allegedly raped. Police have arrested six suspects. The inquiry is being headed by a senior officer and ongoing investigations continue.
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An official announced Friday that a departmental inquiry has been ordered against two army officers attacked by a 6-member gang near Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.
The two officers, aged 23 and 24, and their female companions were assaulted during a nighttime picnic near Jam Gate. Police report that one woman was allegedly raped.
Police have captured six suspects involved. The inquiry, led by a senior officer, aims to uncover more details regarding the incident. Ongoing speculations on social media about the women being part of a gang were dismissed, and their association with the officers clarified.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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