Indian nun rape case: Police make first arrests

Police investigating the rape of an elderly nun in the Indian state of West Bengal have made their first arrest, 12 days after the crime.

Six alleged attackers were caught on CCTV as they burgled the convent before raping the 74-year-old woman.

The attackers ransacked the convent school in Ranaghat town on March 14. The images, from the Convent of Jesus and Mary, were released by police who offered a reward of one thousand five hundred dollars for any information.

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, expressed deep concern over the attack and Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee promised swift and strong action against those involved.

BBC