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Jaipur: In a distressing incident, a 25-year-old rape survivor and her brother were brutally attacked with sharp weapons by the man who raped her and two of his associates in Rajasthan’s Kotputli-Behror district on Saturday. The woman, who had previously accused a man of rape and blackmail, was critically injured after being shot and assaulted with a sharp weapon and iron rods.
The victim, who was returning home with her brother on a two-wheeler, was also shot in her spine by the accused and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Jaipur. The attack took place just 20 metres away from a police station in Pragpura village. This horrifying incident underscores not just the personal tragedy of the victims but also the broader issues of women’s safety and the criminal justice system in India.
The woman is now battling for life and death in Jaipur’s SMS Hospital, her condition is said to be critical. Meanwhile, her brother is stable but deeply traumatized by the events. The attack took place in a seemingly safe area, near a police station, raising questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement in protecting civilians, especially those who have already been victimized.
The three men used an axe-like weapon to attack the woman and her brother, before fleeing from the spot. The survivor suffered multiple injuries to her head, legs, hands, and shoulders.
According to the police, the two suspects, aged 22 and 19, Mahipal Gurjar and Rahul Gurjar, have been arrested. Adding a chilling twist to the story, Yadav was later found in Jaipur’s SMS Hospital with severe injuries. Whether these injuries resulted from an accident or a suicide attempt remains ascertain, police said.
Reports suggest that Yadav might have come in front of a train, resulting in the loss of one of his legs.
The 24-year-old rape survivor had filed a case against the accused, Rajendra Yadav, in June 2023. Yadav was arrested at that time and subsequently lost his job. Recently released on bail, he began threatening the survivor to withdraw the case. The FIR suggests that the recent attack was in retaliation for her refusal to do so.
Yadav allegedly posted pictures on social media with local politicians, raising questions about the connection between criminals and individuals in positions of power. These cases underscore the urgent need for reforms in the criminal justice system to ensure the safety and protection of survivors.
