Police on Saturday arrested four persons for raping two minor cousins after wooing her from a wedding ceremony in Odisha.
On June 3, the accused kidnapped the minors from the function and took them captive by June 4, after which they left the victims in the secluded area.
Police said the victims returned on their own on 5 June, after which their family members filed a complaint. A case was registered under Section 11 of the Protection of BNS Section 70 (Gang RAPE) and Sectional Offenses (POCSO) Act, which is related to sexual harassment.
Subsequently, a manhint was started to arrest the accused.
Berhampur SP Sarawana Vivek M said that four accused – all belonged to a village – they were arrested when they were trying to leave the state.
“One of the victims was in contact with an accused via his mother’s mobile phone. He wooed the victims in a separate place and gangraped them with his three friends for two days,” the SP said.
The police have recorded statements of the victims and sent them to the Child Welfare Committee for necessary consultation.
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“We will fully investigate the case. We will request the court to speed up the trial and ensure maximum punishment to the accused,” the SP said.
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