6 Indians accused of raping Swiss woman appear in court
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Indian Deputy Inspector General DK Arya (centre) sits in front of five hooded suspects during a press meeting in Datia, about 75km from Gwalior in central Madhya Pradesh state on March 17, 2013. Six men accused of raping a Swiss tourist who was cycling with her husband in central India have been produced in court and charged with gang rape. -- PHOTO: AFP
NEW DELHI (AP) - Six men accused of raping a Swiss tourist who was cycling with her husband in central India have been produced in court and charged with gang rape.
Police Superintendent Chandra Shekhar Solanki says the men were arrested in Datia district of Madhya Pradesh state and are poor farmers from nearby villages.
The men were arrested on Sunday and charged on Monday.
The attack occurred last Friday night as the Swiss couple camped in a forest in Datia district.
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