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A 22-year-old pregnant woman in Jaipur was allegedly raped by two ambulance drivers, who promised to give her food.

The National Commission for Women on Thursday took cognisance of the matter and asked the Rajasthan DGP for a fair and time-bound investigation.

As per police officials, the woman, who lived with her husband on the footpath in front of SMS Hospital, went out begging for food on May 24.

She was lured by an ambulance driver and also brought his friend.

Promising to provide her a complete meal if she stays silent, both of them took turns to rape her in the vehicle and later dropped her near the SMS Hospital.

Police on Wednesday night arrested the two accused of the case.

Meanwhile, the NCW, in a tweet, said: “@NCWIndia is perturbed by the reported incident & has taken cognizance of the matter. Chairperson @sharmarekha has written to DGP Rajasthan seeking fair & time-bound investigation in the matter. NCW has also asked to apprise the Commission about the action-taken at the earliest.”

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