Biharsharif Case: Orchestra Dancer Assaulted at Party; Police Probe

Police in Nalanda district are investigating a grave allegation in which an orchestra dancer was reportedly sexually assaulted at a birthday party. The incident has raised serious questions and an FIR has been lodged against seven people.

The matter pertains to a locality under the Lahéri police station area of Biharsharif. Youths staying in a rented house, where the landlord does not reside, were celebrating one of their friends' birthdays when the alleged incident occurred.

How the event unfolded

To make the celebration special, the youths had called two women working with an orchestra to perform. When the women arrived, they saw seven young men already in the room and initially declined to dance. After repeated requests, they agreed to perform.

Alleged assault

The victim has said that her companion left the room during the party. Liquor was then consumed by the group. It is alleged that two youths took advantage of the situation, forced themselves on her, and committed rape. Following this, she approached the police.

Investigation underway

Sadar DSP-1 Amarnath and Lahéri SHO Anil Kumar Pandey, along with a police team, reached the spot once the matter was reported. They inspected the premises and initiated proceedings.

As the case is considered serious, the Forensic Science Laboratory team was also called. It carefully examined the site and collected samples and other material from the room, which police are using to build their case.

Police are probing what happened in the room and the specific role of each person present. The involvement of all the youths is being investigated.