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Durgapur, West Bengal:
In a significant development in the *Durgapur gang rape case, police officials have decided to take the *five arrested accused to the crime spot for reconstruction of the incident, sources said on Tuesday. The move aims to establish the sequence of events and gather crucial evidence to strengthen the ongoing investigation.
According to police sources, the reconstruction will take place under strict security arrangements, with forensic experts and senior officers present at the site. The accused will be asked to reenact their roles during the crime to help investigators verify inconsistencies in their statements and collect corroborative material evidence.
The horrific incident, which took place last week, has sparked widespread outrage across the state. The survivor, a young woman, was allegedly abducted and gang-raped by a group of men in an isolated area near Durgapur. She was later rescued and taken to a local hospital, where she is currently undergoing treatment and counseling.
Police have already arrested all five accused involved in the crime, who are currently in police custody. Investigators have also seized a vehicle believed to have been used in the abduction. Officials said that DNA and forensic samples have been sent for testing, and the results are expected soon.
A senior police officer said, “We are conducting the reconstruction to ensure every detail of the crime is verified. This step will help us build a watertight case before the court.”
Meanwhile, local women’s rights groups and activists have demanded fast-track trial and stringent punishment for the culprits, urging authorities to ensure justice for the survivor and safety for women in the region.
The Durgapur Police have assured that no leniency will be shown to those responsible and that the investigation is being pursued with the “utmost seriousness.”
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