Rape victim forced to lick sputum by panchayat in Bihar; FIR filed
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Key context: A woman was forced to lick sputum by a village panchayat in Begusarai. She had alleged rape by a co-villager on multiple occasions. The local council instead accused her of an illicit relationship. An FIR was lodged after a video of the incident went viral. Police are investigating the video and searching for the rape accused. This development from timesofindia.indiatimes.com highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
A woman was forced to lick sputum by a village panchayat in Begusarai. She had alleged rape by a co-villager on multiple occasions. The local council instead accused her of an illicit relationship. An FIR was lodged after a video of the incident went viral. Police are investigating the video and searching for the rape accused.
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