Gang rape of a woman in front of her husband in Rajasthan, three accused arrested

 A 45-year-old woman was allegedly raped by four men in front of her husband in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

According to Indian news channel NDTV, the police said on Saturday that four people entered the couple's house in Sirohi district of Rajasthan with the intention of robbery.

"The couple was in a state of shock and stayed at home on Thursday before registering a case at the local police station on Friday," the police added.

According to the police, three accused were arrested on Saturday while the fourth accused is being traced.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (Pandwara) Jethu Singh said that the woman's husband performs duties as a watchman.

On Wednesday night, the couple was preparing to sleep when four men entered their home and took them hostage.

They stole 1,400 Indian rupees from this person. They demanded more cash and other valuables but the couple had nothing but silver jewellery.

He added that when the robbers found nothing else, they raped the woman in front of her husband.

The police officer said that after receiving the information, the police swung into action and officials from different stations are busy identifying and tracing the accused.

Three of these accused have been arrested today, Saturday. Our teams are chasing the fourth accused and he will also be nabbed.