WB: Five detained in Ranaghat nun gang rape case
The West Bengal Police made the arrests based on CCTV footage.
Continuing the horror of crimes against women, around eight dacoits allegedly gang raped the nun late on Friday night.
The nun was in a critical condition on Saturday.
According to reports, the accused broke into the Convent of Jesus and Mary after 1 am and allegedly raped the "ailing nun".
Initial reports said, the dacoits broke into the convent with an intention of robbery.
The victim was rushed to the hospital in the morning.
In the wake of the incident, angry school students on Saturday blocked trains on the Sealdah-Ranaghat route and National Highway 34 to protest.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had ordered a probe by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) into the incident.
"We strongly condemn the incident that took place at the Ranaghat Convent," Banerjee had said in a tweet posted by by AITC.
"We have ordered a CID probe for the Ranaghat Convent incident. The Govt will take strict steps against the culprits," she had stated.
"CID will be examining all aspects to this horrific crime. Swift, strongest action to be taken," added the CM.
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