Spanish Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped in Jharkhand, Three Detained

A foreign national from Spain was reportedly subjected to a gangrape in the Dumka district of Jharkhand, as confirmed by the police on Saturday. The incident took place in the Kurumahat area within the jurisdiction of the Hansdiha police station, approximately 300 km away from the state capital, Ranchi. The assault occurred on Friday night while a tourist couple from Spain was spending the night in a makeshift tent.

Dumka, Jharkhand | A Spanish woman has complained that she was gang raped in Hansdiha police station area last night. Police are taking the necessary actions including her medical examination. Three persons have been detained. Further investigation underway: SP Dumka

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According to the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Dumka, a Spanish woman has lodged a complaint stating that she was gang-raped in the vicinity of the Hansdiha police station area last night. The police are actively involved in the case, including conducting the necessary medical examination for the victim. As part of their investigation, three individuals have been detained. Further inquiries are ongoing.

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Regarding the Spanish couple, police said  that the local administration lacked any prior knowledge of their visit to Dumka or their camping whereabouts. He noted that the couple, who are bikers, engage in touring various destinations and frequently camp at different locations during their journey.