The 20-year-old woman seen being sexually assaulted in a viral video at a bar in full view of patrons has told the Police that she was drugged and raped.The incident that occurred at Raghoo’s Sports Bar in Soesdyke has sparked public outrage, prompting an investigation. The bar has since been shut down by authorities.Police Headquarters, in a statement, said the young woman reported the incident to police around 20:20 hrs on Friday.Police said the victim said she was assaulted at the bar while bystanders watched and filmed rather than intervene.“The 20-year-old was interviewed by ranks and alleged that she was drugged and raped by three males at Raghoo’s Sports Bar located at Soesdyke,” Police said in a statement.The footage quickly spread online, drawing condemnation from both the public and government officials.Police have since arrested the bartender and several persons of interest. Efforts are underway to locate and question additional suspects and witnesses seen in the footage.Minister of Human Services and Social Security, Dr. Vindhya Persaud, condemned the attack in a statement, calling it “most reprehensible” and criticizing the inaction of those who recorded the assault instead of helping. The Ministry of Home Affairs has also launched an urgent probe into what it described as a “matter of grave concern.” Officials warned that continued sharing of the video may further violate the victim’s privacy and interfere with the ongoing investigation.The Guyana Police Force said the investigation is ongoing.The post Woman in bar incident was drugged and raped – Police appeared first on News Room Guyana.