A 13-year-old girl was allegedly gang raped by three men in her village in Dumka district on Tuesday. The police on Wednesday confirmed that the accused, all in their mid-twenties, were arrested and sent to judicial custody.
Incident Details
According to an FIR registered by the survivor’s brother with the local police station, the girl was grazing cattle near her home when the accused, who were lying in wait, grabbed her when she was alone. They dragged her to nearby bushes on a hill and took turns raping her. The survivor’s family found her during a search and apprehended one of the accused on the spot, local police said. The other two were arrested soon after.
How the Crime Came to Light
The crime came to light when the girl’s mother arrived at the field with lunch for her daughter and did not find her. Anxious family members searched the area and, upon heading towards the hill, heard cries from behind the bushes. While two of the accused managed to flee, one was held by the survivor’s family members. Officers from the local police station soon reached the spot. While one was detained at the spot, his interrogation led to the arrest of the remaining two.
Police Action and Investigation
"The survivor was sent for medical examination and treatment. Police are conducting a thorough investigation," said a police officer. The accused have been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.
About the Author: Rajesh Kumar Pandey, with over a decade of journalism experience, covers the entire Santhal Parganas region encompassing six districts in Jharkhand. He writes on varied issues including politics, health, and tribal affairs.
