TNN | Nov 11, 2012, 07.13AM IST
SHIMLA: A dalit woman from Churah tehsil of Chamba district was gang-raped by five youths, including a minor, on Thursday night in Chamba town while she was heading towards a hospital for treatment.
According to police, the victim was overpowered by the accused neat the court complex before being raped. Hearing her cries, a police patrolling party rescued her from the clutches of the accused. While four accused managed to flee from the spot under the cover of darkness, one was arrested. A case was registered against all five accused on the complaint of the victim.
Thursday's incident has again exposed vulnerability of women in Himachal Pradesh. On an average, over 140 women are being subjected to rape in the hill state every year. Many feel that the number could be more as in many cases the victims and their family members prefer to keep silent fearing social stigma. While in 2011, the state had registered 131 cases of rape, this year till now 147 cases have already been registered.
In the last 10 years, 1,459 rape cases have been registered in Himachal. The state government earlier this year approved a support scheme for rape victims that would entail monetary aid and related help like provision for shelter, counseling, medical aid, legal assistance, education and vocational training.Link: Dalit gang-raped outside court complex
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