UP: 15-Year-Old Dalit Girl Allegedly Raped by Two Men After Being Taken to Empty House
A 15-year-old Dalit girl studying in Class 9 was allegedly gang-raped by two men in a village under the Kotwali police station area. The incident reportedly took place around 10 am on Wednesday. ExploreDiversity
According to the complaint filed by the girl’s father, police registered an FIR against the two accused and detained them for questioning.
Girl Allegedly Taken to Empty House
The girl, a resident of the village, studies in Class 9 at a school in a nearby village. On Wednesday morning, she was returning home after giving water to cattle at a cattle shed.
Police said she allegedly met Gaurav Khadgवंshi and Jaspal Khadgवंshi on the way. The two allegedly took her to Gaurav’s house, where his family members were away in the fields.
According to the complaint, Jaspal allegedly raped the girl while Gaurav held her hands. The complaint also alleges that Gaurav bolted the room from inside.
The girl reportedly raised an alarm, following which several villagers gathered at the house and rescued her.
Accused Detained, Investigation Underway
Police detained both accused and began questioning them. The girl has been sent for a medical examination as part of the investigation.
CO Pankaj Kumar Tyagi said an FIR had been registered against the accused and that the matter was being investigated.
Members of the girl’s family and community expressed anger over the alleged sexual assault. Police said further action would be taken based on the investigation and medical examination.
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