Ghaziabad, Sep 6 (PTI) A woman was allegedly raped by two men who held her family members hostage and robbed them, police said Thursday.

The incident took place last night in Kakda village here when five robbers forced their way into the victims' house and robbed them, said Deputy Superintendent of Police Prabhat Kumar.

Two of the five robbers raped the woman, he said.

An FIR was registered against the accused persons, the DSP said, adding that the woman was sent for medical examination.

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