Ratnagiri rape: A tragic incident has unfolded in Maharashtra’s Ratnagiri district, where a 19-year-old nursing trainee was allegedly raped by an auto-rickshaw driver. According to reports, the young woman had taken a ride in the auto-rickshaw when the driver offered her a bottle of water, which was spiked. After consuming the water, the victim lost consciousness, and the driver allegedly took her to a deserted location where he sexually assaulted her.
Upon regaining consciousness, the victim immediately informed her family, who helped her file a police complaint. Authorities have registered an FIR and are currently reviewing CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the suspect. The victim is now recovering in a state-run hospital.
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The Ratnagiri rape incident has sparked widespread protests in the area, with local residents blocking a road for hours, demanding that swift and decisive action be taken against the perpetrator.
This case adds to the growing concerns over the safety of women in India, especially following the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital.
The incident, which occurred while the doctor was on night duty, has caused national outrage, leading to the arrest of a civic volunteer, Sanjoy Roy, and the transfer of the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) by order of the Calcutta High Court.
Maharashtra is also reeling from another recent case in Badlapur, where two minor girls were sexually assaulted at a school. The police have arrested a school attendant in connection with the abuse, further highlighting the urgent need for stronger measures to protect women and children across the country.
