Surat woman sexually assaulted in moving bus in Rajkot

A young woman from Surat was allegedly raped in a moving bus on her way from Rajkot to Surat, as per reports.

The woman from Surat resides in a hostel in Rajkot and was travelling to home when the incident took place.

The accused is identified as Vijay Barad of Gir-Somnath, who works at the same hostel where the woman stayed. The two had become familiar with each other and were in contact over phone calls.

Reports also suggest that the accused had gifted her a mobile phone and provided her with cash earlier, gaining her trust. The accused also used to help her with guidance whenever she needed it, even when in Surat.

According to reports, Barad followed the woman to the bus and also boarded the same sleeper coach luxury bus from Rajkot to Surat. He allegedly raped the woman in the moving bus, threatening to harm himself if she refused his advances.

The woman deboarded the bus in Surat and approached Surat police to register a formal complaint. Her statement has been recorded and she was sent for a physical inspection thereafter.

The police have launched a probe into the matter, and the efforts to arrest the accused have been initiated.