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Crime
Two suspects arrested in Katihar rape case, police act swiftly after FIR
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 08:46 PM
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Police in Katihar arrested Assistant Lok Pilot Chandan Kumar and his associate Vinay Kumar Das for allegedly raping a woman who was lured with a job promise.
Police in Katihar announced the arrest of Assistant Lok Pilot Chandan Kumar and his accomplice Vinay Kumar Das on charges of raping a young woman. The victim, according to the police, was approached with a promise of employment and was taken to a rented accommodation where the alleged assault took place.
The case was lodged at the women’s police station in Katihar, prompting immediate investigative action. Within hours of the FIR being registered, law‑enforcement officials located and detained both suspects.
Authorities confirmed that the arrested individuals will be produced before the court for further legal proceedings, and the investigation remains ongoing to gather additional evidence and identify any other parties involved.
The case was lodged at the women’s police station in Katihar, prompting immediate investigative action. Within hours of the FIR being registered, law‑enforcement officials located and detained both suspects.
Authorities confirmed that the arrested individuals will be produced before the court for further legal proceedings, and the investigation remains ongoing to gather additional evidence and identify any other parties involved.