Sat Sep 07 22:44:16 UTC 2024: – A woman was raped on a busy footpath in Madhya Pradesh, with videos of the incident going viral on social media
– Pedestrians chose to film the assault instead of intervening
– The incident has taken a political tint with the Congress and BJP trading barbs over the case
– The victim was lured under the pretext of marriage, plied with alcohol, and raped
– FIR was filed, accused was nabbed and remains in jail
– Efforts are underway to identify and nab individuals who filmed and shared the rape online
– Incident comes amidst continued outrage over the rape and murder of a Kolkata doctor
– Congress and BJP politicians are exchanging accusations over the incident
– BJP MP VD Sharma defended the government’s actions and promised strict action against the perpetrators

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