A woman was allegedly raped and killed in West Bengal’s East Medinipur district on Saturday. According to locals, the victim was allegedly taken away from her house in Pattashpur by a neighbor man.
The man allegedly raped her in his home before forcing her to drink poison and leaving her outside. Locals rescued the woman, who was in critical condition, and rushed her to hospital.
However, she succumbed to her injuries during treatment. Officials said a complaint has been lodged against two villagers in connection with the incident.
After news of her death spread throughout the village on Sunday morning, several villagers came to the accused’s house and beat him with bamboo sticks.
After receiving the report, the police immediately rushed to the scene and sent the suspect to the hospital.
Police said further investigation is ongoing.