The victim was admitted to Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH) for treatment. The incident has triggered anger among local residents, who have demanded the immediate arrest of the accused.
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A 20-year-old college student was allegedly raped, and an attempt was made to kill her in Mariani, Assam, leaving her in critical condition, according to reports.
The victim was admitted to Jorhat Medical College and Hospital (JMCH) for treatment. The incident has triggered anger among local residents, who have demanded the immediate arrest of the accused.
The accused has been identified as Chhutu Munda, a married man whose house is located at Akumen Basti along the Assam-Nagaland border.
Following the incident, agitated residents blocked the road connecting Akumen Basti with Nagaland, demanding swift action against the accused.
The road blockade was staged to press for the accused's arrest, as residents expressed outrage over the alleged crime against the young woman.
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