Harrowing Assault Sparks Outcry Against Law and Order in Madhya Pradesh

In a devastating incident in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district, a young Dalit woman was reportedly raped by four men while her fiancé was assaulted and chased away. According to police, three arrests have been made, and efforts are ongoing to capture the remaining suspect.

The attack, occurring after the couple was ambushed on a local hill, has sparked fierce condemnation from the opposition Congress party. They accuse the ruling BJP government of failing to maintain law and order, citing the alarmingly high rates of crimes against women in the area.

State Congress president Jitu Patwari highlighted the staggering statistics, noting over 7,400 rapes and 338 gang-rapes of Dalit and tribal women in recent years, as evidence of government inaction. The incident has amplified calls for urgent reforms and justice for the victims.

(With inputs from agencies.)