Widow Stripped, Paraded Naked in Chhattisgarh Over Love Affair; 3 Accused

• A 35-year-old widowed woman was publicly humiliated, stripped naked, paraded, and smeared with cow dung in Khodri, Gaurela police station area, Chhattisgarh.
• The incident occurred after the woman returned to the village with Hari Prasad Rathore, a married man, three months after leaving home with him.
• Hari Prasad's family reportedly instigated the brutality when the woman insisted on staying with him.
• Villagers Amar Singh Dhurve and Dashrath Vishwakarma intervened, dressed the woman, and handed her over to the police.
• Police registered a case against three accused, launched an investigation, and are ensuring the victim's safety and psychological support.

Why It Matters: A widow faced brutal public humiliation in Chhattisgarh over a love affair; police are investigating and ensuring her safety.