Post-assault, the duo throttled her neck to silence any witnesses, leaving her for dead in dense foliage by the power sub-station road. Discovered barely alive by locals on February 17 evening, she received initial care at a nearby facility before being shifted to Pathalgaon and then to Ambikapur Medical College due to her critical condition.

An FIR was filed two days later, with law enforcement vowing to apprehend the culprits soon. The family pleads for severe retribution while the community reels from the trauma. This barbaric crime has ignited calls for enhanced patrolling and women’s safety initiatives, reminding everyone of the lurking dangers in seemingly peaceful villages.