In a harrowing incident in Bihar’s Gaya district, a 26-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped inside a moving ambulance on July 24, 2025, while being transported to a hospital. The victim had collapsed during a physical endurance test for a Home Guard recruitment drive in Bodh Gaya. She lost consciousness during the event and was placed in an ambulance for medical attention. According to her statement to the police, she was assaulted by multiple individuals while unconscious, turning a routine medical transfer into a scene of unimaginable horror.
The case came to light after the woman, upon regaining consciousness, reported the assault to authorities at the Bodh Gaya police station. City SP Ramanand Kumar Kaushal confirmed that the woman had fainted during the recruitment test and was immediately sent to a hospital. In her complaint, she accused the ambulance driver and a technician of perpetrating the attack. A medical examination was conducted to corroborate her account, and the police swiftly moved to detain the suspects. The arrests were made promptly, with the accused now facing serious charges based on the victim’s allegations.
During the investigation, the police interrogated the ambulance driver and technician, finding their explanations inadequate. The incident has sparked outrage in the region, raising questions about the safety of vulnerable individuals during medical emergencies. Authorities are continuing their probe to ensure justice for the victim, with the case registered under relevant sections of the law at the Bodh Gaya police station. The assault underscores the urgent need for stricter oversight and accountability in emergency medical services to prevent such atrocities in the future.
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