Kolkata, January 3: In a horrific incident, a 40-year-old woman – wife of a political party worker – was brutally gang-raped allegedly by four men in Khardah area of 24 Parganas (North) on Wednesday night. The woman has been admitted to Panihati State General Hospital, and an FIR has been registered.

According to the police, the woman was allegedly attacked by four assailants at around 8 pm on Wednesday in Khardah area, where she went to drop her child for tuition. While returning from the isolated place, two assailants – faced covered with black cloth – grabbed her from behind and took her to the ground floor of an under-construction building nearby. J&K Incest Horror: Father Rapes Daughter, Threatens of Dire Consequences If She Complains.

The woman stated that two other assailants were present at the spot and then all the four allegedly gang-raped her in turns. After the incident, the woman lost her conscience. But, when she gains her senses, she told the incident to the passerby people, and they informed her husband, added police.

Later she was admitted to the Panihati State General Hospital. Doctors say that the victim was assaulted several times by the assailants. Though the victim is stable, but is under trauma. Police have registered a case of rape and are trying to arrest the absconding accused.

As per to the initial information, the victim is the wife of political party worker. However, the husband has refrained from revealing any information on his political inclination.

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