A minor girl in Bihar who was brutally raped and left fighting for her life succumbed to her injuries at a state-run hospital, sparking outrage among political leaders and the public.
The incident has revealed significant deficiencies in law enforcement and healthcare in the region.
The girl, raped in Muzaffarpur on May 26, was transferred to Patna Medical College and Hospital in critical condition. Allegedly due to a lack of available beds, she was left in an ambulance for hours before being admitted, prompting accusations of negligence and insensitivity toward her critical condition.
Prominent Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, voiced indignation over the incident, demanding strict action against those responsible.
मुजफ्फरपुर में दलित नाबालिग बेटी के साथ दरिंदगी और फिर इलाज़ में हुई लापरवाही बेहद शर्मनाक है।
अगर समय पर इलाज़ मिला होता, तो उसकी जान बचाई जा सकती थी। लेकिन डबल इंजन सरकार ने सुरक्षा तो दूर, जीवन रक्षा में भी घोर लापरवाही बरती।
पीड़ित परिवार को न्याय मिलने तक हम चुप नहीं… https://t.co/KPzLQHabCh
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 1, 2025
The case has led to statewide protests against the government’s perceived failures, further fueled by allegations of an ineffective law and order system and healthcare crisis in Bihar.
(With inputs from agencies.)
