The 23-year-old physiotherapy student, victim of a brutal gang-rape and assault on a moving bus on December 16, provided a bold and fearless statement to authorities. In her detailed account, she described how she and her male friend were lured onto the bus by one of the attackers. After the bus deviated from its route, they were trapped inside and assaulted by six men. The victim's statement corroborated her friend's testimony. The attackers initially intended to throw the male victim out but later changed their plan after both victims lost consciousness. The assault lasted around 30 minutes before the victims were thrown off the bus and robbed of their belongings. The incident led to police action against officers who failed to act on a previous robbery involving the bus.
A tragic incident occurred on Sunday when an Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed during a routine training mission in Porbandar, Gujarat. The crash, which took place at the Coast Guard Air Enclave, claimed the lives of three crew members, including the two pilots. According to officials, the helicopter experienced technical difficulties at around 12:10 pm, leading to the crash. All three crew members were initially rushed to a hospital in critical condition, but despite efforts, they succumbed to their injuries. Two were declared dead upon arrival, while the third died later. The crash, which occurred near the runway, caused a fire that was quickly contained by emergency services. The incident follows recent upgrades to the ALH fleet, which were intended to address previous safety concerns. The Indian Coast Guard is currently investigating the cause of the crash.