Army Officers Assaulted, Woman Friend Raped in Madhya Pradesh: A Deepening Crisis

Two army officers were assaulted and their female friend was raped by a group near Mhow, Madhya Pradesh. The incident has provoked strong reactions from Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi, who criticized the BJP for failing to ensure law and order in states under its rule. Police have arrested two suspects.

Police have arrested two suspects involved in the assault of two army officers and the rape of their female friend near Mhow in Madhya Pradesh.

The arrests were confirmed on Thursday, amid severe criticism from Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi who blamed the incident on poor law and order in states governed by the BJP.

The crime occurred early Wednesday near the Mhow-Mandleshwar road. Police reported that a group of six men attacked the officers and raped one of their two female companions. A search is still ongoing for the other four suspects.