Rajan Marandi, Pradeep Kisku and Sukhlal Hembram have been arrested in the r*pe of Spanish-Brazilian biker Fernanda 4ever
Four men have been arrested in Dumka, Jharkhand, on charges of gangr*pe and robbery against a Spanish biker and her partner.
Sources within the state police have revealed that the attackers had the intent to r*pe the victim. The accused were presented in a Dumka court on Sunday and subsequently sent to judicial custody.
Who are Rajan Marandi, Pradeep Kisku and Sukhlal Hembram arrested in the r*pe case of Spanish-Brazilian biker Fernanda 4ever
The incident took place on Friday in Kurumahat, Dumka, approximately 400 km from the state capital Ranchi. Local residents are identified as the four r*pe accused who also assaulted the 28-year-old biker’s partner.
One of the individuals facing charges asserts that they are a minor, as per additional sources. Meanwhile, three others remain at large.
While the names of the three arrested are Rajan Marandi, Pradeep Kisku and Sukhlal Hembram nothing else is known about them. All are in their 20s and from the Kunjo village under Hasdiha police station area and the accused are all casual workers.
Look at the Pajeet Face
The #SpanishWoman #Fernanda has shared this picture on her official Insta account and requested to help find this man who is probably one of seven the #rapist and quoted him as the most violent of all seven. #HangtheRapists #Dumka #Jharkhand pic.twitter.com/AGYFDbQctH
— Crime Reports India (@AsianDigest) March 4, 2024
What Did Police Say?
The woman, originally hailing from Brazil but possessing a Spanish passport, and her partner were en route to Nepal. They had halted for the night, setting up camp at Kurumahat’s Hansdiha market.
Senior police officials report that, during interrogation, the suspects acknowledged assaulting the couple with the intention of r*ping the woman. Furthermore, they confessed to engaging in gangr*pe.
A source revealed that the accused claim to be aged between 16 and 30, with ongoing police efforts to verify their ages.
BJP member @ippatel is trying his best to blame Christians by saying that the accused (Rajan Marandi, Pradeep Kisku, Sukhlal Hembrom) arrested in Gang rape of Spanish / Brazilian Woman in Jharkhand were 'Rice Bag converts' working for Christians Missionaries. @JharkhandPolice pic.twitter.com/NwYb3xVIdQ
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) March 4, 2024
“The suspects allegedly confiscated a watch, Rs 10,000 in cash, and a ring, according to the information provided by a source. One of the apprehended individuals claims to be 16 years old, and we are currently in the process of verifying this assertion.” Medical reports are pending, and document verification is underway.
Update: Three men have been caught.
Their names are-
1) Rajan Marandi
2) Pradeep Kisku
3) Sukhlal HembramShe has uploaded a photo of a 4th person who she calls "THE MOST VIOLENT". Please share and help police nab him. 👇 https://t.co/MJBv8684QZ pic.twitter.com/9GZLdbkBbm
— Sakht Alfaaz (@SakhtAlfaaz) March 4, 2024
Simultaneously, Superintendent of Police Pitamber Singh Kherwar from Dumka stated that the Crime Investigation Department is actively handling the case.
He mentioned, “Forensic teams are gathering all relevant evidence from the crime scene, including thorough examination of technical evidence.”
Currently, the woman is receiving medical treatment at a Dumka hospital.
What Did Vlogger Reveal?
The female vlogger narrated her distressing experience in a video posted on social media. “We’ve experienced something unimaginable, an ordeal we wouldn’t wish upon anyone.
“I was subjected to a horrifying incident where seven men assaulted and r*ped me, leaving us battered and robbed, although they didn’t take much as their primary intention was to assault me.
Indian Right wing are now saying that Jharkhand R@pè case is fake.
The Spanish couple are missionaries and they are defaming India by staging the R@pè
Indian Right wing is most disgusting thing 🤬🤮 pic.twitter.com/xKRvBtF3CZ
— चाचा कामदेव (Parody) (@Chacha_Kamdevp) March 4, 2024
“Currently, we’re at the hospital accompanied by the police, as this harrowing incident unfolded tonight here in India,” the woman shared in her initial post.
In a subsequent social media post, she emphasized, “My appearance may reflect the ordeal, but the physical injuries are not the deepest wounds. At one point, I feared for our lives. Fortunately, we managed to survive, and for that, I’m grateful.”
Her partner also shared his own account in a separate post, stating, “My mouth is in terrible condition, but she (referring to his partner) has suffered even more.
A #shameful & shoking incident took place in #jharkhand A tourist Spanish lady Gang-raped by 7-8 men's in Dumka.
3 people arrested by police .She was in a bike riding trip with her husband.💔#JusticeForFernanda pic.twitter.com/Ny8r08ClPx pic.twitter.com/R2mjrRdz1Y
— Dev (@meme_blud) March 4, 2024
“They attacked me repeatedly with a helmet and struck her head multiple times with a stone. Thankfully, the blows were somewhat mitigated by the jacket she was wearing.”
The pair entered India through Pakistan in July of last year and were en route to Nepal. In a social media post at that time, the woman revealed that they had traveled to 63 countries and covered a distance of 153,000 kilometers during their five-year global tour.
In her message to India, she exclaimed, “Hello India! After almost 5 years of traversing the world and covering over 150,000 km, the moment has arrived to meet you.
“We’ve heard a lot about you. Initially, we can sense the challenges, and we’ll need to adapt quite a bit. However, we acknowledge your positive aspects, and I am confident that you will astonish us with them.”
A very #shameful & shoking incident took place in #jharkhand A tourist #Spanish lady Gang-raped by 7-8 men's in #Dumka#Shameful #Shameful #ShamelessSelfpromoSaturday pic.twitter.com/dgQtXHtcHV
— Rahul Sharma (@RahulSharm97242) March 3, 2024
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