In Haryanas Panipat, three women were allegedly gang-raped by four unidentified men in front of their family members, said the police.4 men gang-raped 3 women in Haryanas PanipatThis shocking incident took place late Wednesday, the police said, adding that the accused were armed with knives and other sharp-edged weapons.Reportedly, the four accused first barged into the house where the families lived and used ropes to tie the family members of the three women labourers before raping them.The accused also robbed their cash and jewellery, they added.Women dead, husband robbed in same villageIn a separate incident, which also took place late Wednesday night about a km from the spot where the gang rape happened, an ailing woman was attacked, leading to her death, while her husband was robbed, the police said.According to the police, they suspect the involvement of the same accused in the second incident as the assailants forced their way into the couples house and then physically assaulted them. Further, they robbed the man of some cash and his mobile phone.Speaking to the media, the Station House Officer of Matlauda police station in Panipat, Vijay said both incidents occurred in the same village.“A probe is underway… No arrests have been made so far,” he said.
