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The SIT is currently searching for mobile phone videos allegedly recorded by the trio, which may include footage from the June 25 incident.
According to an investigating officer, the motive behind the attack appears to be revenge after the woman rejected a marriage proposal from the main accused.
Kolkata rape case involves the arrest of three men for the rape of a law student at a Kasba college. This incident, along with past cases like the RG Kar Medical College case, has sparked political outrage and concerns about law and order in West Bengal.
The deceased woman has two children, and she and the accused belonged to the Kurku tribal community, the official said.
Both suspects were arrested, and the British High Commission was informed about the incident.
The two women are undergoing treatment at a hospital, police said.
The SIT is expediting steps to file the chargesheet and has already swooped down on 42 accused in the case.
The crime came to light after the survivor, now 18, disclosed her ordeal to a community counsellor.
So far, seven cases have been registered at the Pathanamthitta police station, resulting in 22 arrests, including four minors.
She accused producer MP Mohanan and his friends of attempting to rape her in a hotel room and director Hariharan of asking her if she was ready for 'adjustment'.
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