India, April 14 -- VARANASI The 19-year-old victim, allegedly gang-raped by 23 individuals within a span of seven days recently, has tested Hepatitis B positive, revealed a medical test conducted at the district hospital in Varanasi, where she was admitted on Friday after complaint of stomach-ache, weakness and loss of appetite.

According to doctors, there is a possibility that the infection occurred due to the injection of intoxicants by the accused during the crime. The victim also underwent HIV test, and the first report was negative. She was shifted to Sir Sundar Lal Hospital, BHU, on Sunday where her condition is improving, said a senior doctor.

Chief medical officer Dr AK Maurya confirmed that the Hepatitis B report of the victim ...