The shameful incident of gang rape of a woman during the game has come to light

Olympic Games Paris 2024: The Olympic Games are going to start with a bang in Paris from July 26. Meanwhile, a shocking news is becoming increasingly viral on social media. Actually, an Australian woman has accused of gang rape during the Olympic Games. French police have started an investigation after the allegations of gang rape by a 25-year-old Australian woman.

The woman has alleged that five men raped her in the Pigalle district of central Paris. According to local media, the woman took refuge in a nearby kebab shop, looking distressed and with her clothes partially torn, prompting restaurant staff to call for help. So far, police have made no arrests in the case, but prosecutors have classified the case as a “gang rape” to further investigate. The incident comes just days before the opening of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, raising concerns about security in the city during the high-profile international event that will draw athletes from around the world.

Police have started investigation into the gang rape

According to French newspaper Le Parisien, after the alleged rape, firefighters treated the woman and then took her to Bichat hospital for a medical check-up. The Paris prosecutor's office said law enforcement officials were investigating the claims made by the woman and examining CCTV footage of the area. It said the investigation into the alleged gang rape, which took place on the night of July 19-20, has been handed over to the 2nd judicial police district.

Security tightened in Paris ahead of Olympics

The incident comes as Paris has stepped up its security measures ahead of the Olympics, which begin on Friday. A significant police force has been deployed across the city to ensure public safety, with armed officers patrolling key areas including the Seine River.

According to media reports, security has been beefed up around famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower. Access to these will require a special permit issued by the police. With the Olympics expected to host thousands of athletes and millions of spectators, French Interior Minister Gerald Drummin praised law enforcement for maintaining security amid potential threats.