Woman in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh in Bijnor victim of gang rape, three people arrested

The incident took place on Friday when the accused took the 24-year-old woman in their car and raped her near a well site, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (City) Sanjeev Vajpayee.

The victim stated in his complaint to the police that he knew the accused, said Vajpayee.

Based on the victim’s complaint on Saturday, an FIR has been registered under Section 376 D (gang rape) of the Indian Penal Code, he said.

The accused have been arrested and further investigation is underway, he added. PTI COR ABN HIG HIG

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