A young woman in Patna was allegedly gang-raped after using Instagram to befriend a car-owner who then invited her and friends to a hotel. The suspect, owner of a Thar SUV, reportedly arranged for his friends to join and committed the crime. Police are investigating the case, have arrested multiple suspects and seized the vehicle used in the incident. The event underscores the growing risk associated with social-media connections and informal meetings, especially among youth in urban Bihar. Local authorities have launched awareness programmes in educational institutions to highlight dangers of sharing location and meeting strangers. Women’s-rights organisations condemned the crime and urged faster legal-action and support for the survivor. Meanwhile, the state government is exploring tighter regulation of ride-sharing services and hotel-booking verification in the city. The incident has triggered debate about digital-safety, gender protection and urban policing in Patna.
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