15-year-old girl in Rajasthan victim of gang rape, minor arrested, search for the other continues

City of Kuchaman (Rajasthan):A minor boy was arrested for allegedly gang raping a 15-year-old girl in a village under Nawan police station in Didwana Kuchaman district of Rajasthan, police said on Saturday.

According to police, a case of gang rape of two people has been registered. While one has been arrested, the search is on for the other.

According to a complaint filed by the victim’s parents, the boy befriended the girl on social media and lured her to a hotel where he and his friend allegedly raped her. They also made a video of the act and threatened the girl with dire consequences if she reported the matter.

The incident came to light after the video was shared online. The girl’s parents later filed a complaint at Nawan police station.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Arvind Vishnoi said a team has been formed to nab the accused. “A case has been filed under the POCSO Act and necessary investigation has been initiated. The main accused in the case, a minor, has been taken into custody. He has been arrested after interrogation,” he said.

The victim’s family told police that when the girl entered the hotel, she found another teenager already there. They complained that both boys had raped her.

Jogendra Singh, officer of Nawan police station, said that the case was being investigated by DSP Arvind Vishnoi and the other accused would be nabbed very soon.

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