DHAKA: Indian police carried out raids across New Delhi on Thursday as they hunted for a further six men wanted over the gang-rape of a Danish tourist which has put the country’s record on sexual violence back into the spotlight.

Police announced the arrest of two homeless men late on Wednesday who are suspected of taking part in the assault and robbery of the 51-year-old victim on Tuesday.

The tourist, travelling alone and in Delhi after visiting the Taj Mahal, had lost her way as she returned to her hotel in the main backpacker`s area and apparently approached the group for directions.

‘We have already arrested two of the eight suspects in the case and are still carrying out raids across different locations to nab others,’ Additional Commissioner of Delhi Police Alok Kumar told media, reports The Straits Times.

BDST: 1654 HRS, JAN 16, 2014
Edited by Robab Rosan, Current Affairs Editor