She is currently receiving treatment at SMS Hospital in Jaipur, about 100km from Pragpura, while her brother, although in stable condition, remains traumatised by the events.She was admitted to the trauma ICU at 1am Sunday. “She has deep wounds all over her body, requiring constant monitoring of her vital signs,” said a doctor.
A police source said the attackers fled the scene after assuming the woman to be dead. Kotputli-Behror SP Vandita Rana said police arrested Sunday two suspects – a man aged 22 and a 19-year-old, both residents of Pragpura – while a manhunt is underway to catch the main accused.
The woman had filed an FIR against the accused on June 17, 2023, alleging rape and blackmail. The accused was arrested, but was released on bail. “He had been pressuring us to withdraw the complaint or agree to a settlement,” said woman’s father.
Despite the woman filing complaints, including one on Nov 23 last year, police allegedly neglected to take action, said the family’s lawyer. “She had reported threats to her life and the safety of family members,” her elder brother said. The family alleged that the accused tracked down her workplace and would take half of her salary of Rs 17,000 by threatening to post compromising photos and videos of her on social media. They said he once created a ruckus in her office, leading to her dismissal.