E/CN.4/2000/9 page 101 501. Bina Das was reportedly raped and killed by two members of the Border Security Force (BSF) in Thamana on 17 July 1998. She was then allegedly stabbed with a moida, a traditional knife used for dressing fish and cutting vegetables. After hearing her screams, neighbours found Bina Das on the floor and before she died she was reportedly able to relate what had occurred. Although her husband reportedly filed a complaint at the Dumuni police outpost of Barbari police station, the two BSF members identified were not charged. The husband's family and relatives were detained and allegedly subjected to torture. 502. Urbashi Rava, Basavi Rava, Suni Rava and Damshri Rava were reportedly raped by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel during an army operation in the village of Amlaiguri in Kokrajhar district on 11 January 1997. After the incidents of rape, the victims were threatened not to disclose the incidents. Despite protests by various local organizations, no action was reportedly taken to investigate the matter. 503. Tulumoni Devi was allegedly gang raped by eight soldiers stationed at the Barapujia Army camp on the evening of 24 April 1997 in Kopahera Ghumatigaonin Marigaon district. The eight soldiers forcibly entered her residence during an operation to cordon off the residence of Bhabananda Choudury, who was detained for questioning about his brother Bul Choudhury, a ULFA activist. Tulumoni Devi was admitted to the district civil hospital and her husband filed a complaint at the Mikirbheta police station. Later, the soldiers reportedly threatened the villagers when they learned that a case had been filed. Women from 40 local villages held a rally on 27 April and presented a petition to the Deputy Commissioner, Marigaon, demanding a judicial inquiry. No further action has reportedly been taken. 504. Tarulata Pegu was allegedly repeatedly raped on 10 May 1997 in the village of Jonai, Dhemaji district, by a group of Indian army personnel searching for ULFA activists. Her husband filed a case at Jonai police station and she was examined at the hospital. Although one defendant was named in the complaint, neither the police nor the civil administration reportedly took any steps in the matter. 505. Santhali Bodo, aged 17, and Rangeela, aged 15, where allegedly raped on 21 May 1997 by army personnel of the 16 Rajput Regiment operating in the Tamulpar police station area in Nalbari district. The following day they are alleged to have entered the house of Dayaram Rava and raped his daughters Runumi, aged 16, and Thingigi, aged 17. Samashri, aged 13, Janthari, aged 14, and Ambe, aged 13, were allegedly raped in their respective residences. Although a case was filed in the Tamulpur police station, no investigation was reportedly carried out. 506. Minoti Bala Rai and Dura Rai, aged 18, were allegedly raped in the village of Kasidoba by CRPF personnel on 23 May 1997. The Indian army and CRPF had reportedly raided the area in search of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) militants following an ambush by ULFA, in which two CRPF personnel were killed. A group of army men allegedly entered the home of Minoti Bala Rai and raped her. Dura Rai was caught while trying to flee the village and taken into nearby jungle where she was raped until she became unconscious. The Bangaigaon police station and the District Administration reportedly refused to register any case.