Dumka: Seven individuals, comprising five young adults and two juveniles, have been remanded to judicial custody in connection with the gang-rape of a 13-year-old girl in Pakur district, police confirmed on Sunday.
Incident Details
The crime took place on May 16 at approximately 8:30 pm. The survivor's family lodged a First Information Report (FIR) at the local police station on Sunday afternoon under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Following the complaint, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to expedite the probe.
Swift Arrests
Pakur Superintendent of Police Anudeep Singh stated in a press release, "All seven accomplices involved in the crime were apprehended within four hours of the FIR being registered on Sunday afternoon." However, authorities refrained from disclosing specific details regarding the sequence of events or the nature of the crime.
Investigation Methodology
The police revealed that the accused were captured from their hideouts through a combination of scientific, human, and technical evidence. The swift action highlights the effectiveness of the investigative techniques employed.
Legal Proceedings
The accused have been produced before a local court, which ordered their judicial custody. The juveniles involved will be processed under juvenile justice laws. The case continues to be under investigation, with the SIT gathering further evidence.
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 reports on diverse issues including politics, health, and tribal affairs.
