India • Jul 01, 2025

Pregnant woman in Bihar raped under guise of exorcism

A 25-year-old pregnant woman in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, was allegedly gang-raped by a local exorcist and his two associates after her father-in-law took her to them for health issues.
She was reportedly assaulted three times, with the last attack involving all three men.
A case has been filed under gang rape laws.

TL;DR

Accused identified; separate case of child rape and murder

The survivor didn't speak up at first due to fear and stigma, but after her health worsened and she was hospitalized, the assaults were revealed.
Police have identified the accused—Anil Kumar (the exorcist)—and are investigating.
Separately in Muzaffarpur, an 11-year-old girl was also allegedly raped and killed; both cases are now under active investigation with attention on medical care and police response.