Assam: Karbi Anglong woman allegedly gang-raped in Guwahati hotel, 2 accused arrested

A 20-year-old woman from Karbi Anglong was allegedly gang-raped in a hotel at Paltan Bazar, Guwahati. The accused, identified as Chandan Mahanta, owner of ABC Grill Junction, and his employee Rohan Ali, have been arrested by the police.

According to DCP Central Guwahati Amitabh Basumatary, the survivor filed a complaint at 9 PM on Shivratri night, alleging that the two men had offered liquor and cannabis to her and a friend. While her friend refused to accompany them, the accused lured the survivor to Rashmi Hotel in Rajgarh, where they forced her to consume alcohol again before allegedly raping her.

Speaking to India Today NE, Amitabh Basumatary said, "The young woman came to the police station last night at 9 PM and filed a complaint. The victim alleged that she was raped by two individuals. The accused are Chandan Mahanta, the owner of ABC Grill Junction, and his employee, Rohan Ali. On the occasion of Shivratri, the two accused offered liquor to two young women, saying they would give them cannabis to consume. After that, they wanted to take both young women for a ride. However, the friend of the victim refused to go with the two accused. The accused then took the victim to Rashmi Hotel in Rajgarh. The victim’s friend refrained from accompanying them. After taking the victim to the hotel, they again made her consume alcohol. Following this, both accused raped the young woman"

The Paltan Bazar police have taken both accused into custody, and an in-depth investigation is underway. Authorities have assured strict action against the perpetrators.