Jammu, Dec 24:  Close on the heels of gang-rape of a paramedical student in a moving bus in Delhi, a 38-year-old woman was allegedly raped by two youths in a similar modus operandi here.

The accused were arrested today, police said. According to the complaint, the victim was abducted by driver of a mini bus, Gian Singh, and his friend Shammi last night, police said.

Both raped the middle-aged woman near Gharota area on the intervening night of December 22 and 23, they said.

A case has been registered on the complaint of the victim and her family, police said, adding that a medical examination of the victim has been conducted.

The duo has been arrested and an investigation into the case is on, police said.