Kolkata: A mentally challenged woman was allegedly sexually abused by a local youth. The incident had sparked tension among the locals of Deganga in North 24-Parganas where the crime took place on early Monday morning.
The locals spotted the victim in a distressed condition near a play ground and reported the matter to the police. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where medical tests were performed on the patient.
It was learnt that medical tests performed on the victim confirmed that she was tortured.
According to the police, the victim had several injuries on her body. According to the preliminary investigation, the police suspect that the accused is a local youth who might have dragged the victim to a deserted place and committed the crime. Police said they are unable to interrogate the victim as she yet to recover the trauma she had gone through. They will interrogate her once her condition improves.
Cops are interrogating the locals in this connection so far. Raids are being conducted to nab the culprit. Police also said the victim is a mentally challenged woman. Police have started a detailed probe.