Bihar: Main accused in hotel rape and viral video case arrested
Begusarai police arrest main accused Rohit Kumar within 24 hours of the hotel rape and viral video incident in Bihar.
In a swift response to a shocking incident that gripped the state, the Begusarai police have successfully apprehended the primary suspect in the hotel rape and viral video case. The arrest comes less than 24 hours after the police launched a massive manhunt following the circulation of a video involving the assault of a young woman.
Rapid Police Action Leads to Arrest
The investigation, which began immediately after the victim filed an FIR at the Nagar police station on September 28, saw significant progress within a single day. The police managed to track down and arrest both named suspects involved in the horrific incident that took place at a hotel on September 27.
The co-accused, identified as Bikram Sahni, was apprehended earlier in the day from the Lohiyanagar area. Sahni is reportedly the brother-in-law of the main perpetrator.
The Manhunt for Rohit Kumar
The primary accused, 25-year-old Rohit Kumar, had been on the run since the crime was committed. A resident of Damodarpur in the Bhagwanpur police station area, Kumar was attempting to evade the law by hiding at a relative's house in the Mohiuddin Nagar area of Samastipur district.
A coordinated joint operation involving teams from both the Begusarai and Samastipur police departments led to his capture in Sultanpur, Mohiuddin Nagar, late last night. During the high-stakes arrest, Kumar reportedly attempted to flee from the officers. In the process, he fell and sustained injuries.
Medical Treatment and Official Clarification
Following his arrest, Kumar was initially rushed to the CHC Bachhwara for medical attention. Due to the nature of his injuries, he was subsequently moved to the Sadar Hospital, where he remains under police custody for further treatment.
Addressing rumors regarding the nature of his injuries, Begusarai SP Manish clarified that the suspect had not sustained a gunshot wound. Instead, the SP stated that Kumar had injured his knee while falling during his desperate attempt to escape the police during the arrest operation.
Authorities have confirmed that formal legal proceedings are now underway against both Rohit Kumar and Bikram Sahni as the investigation continues.