Police arrested 4 individuals for allegedly raping two minor cousins after luring them from a wedding perform, in Odisha on Saturday.
The accused kidnapped the minors on June 3 from the perform and held them captive until June 4, after which they deserted the victims in a secluded space.
Police stated that the victims returned on their very own on June 5, following which their members of the family lodged a criticism. A case was registered below BNS Part 70 (gang rape) and Part 11 of the Safety of Youngsters from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, that offers with sexual harassment.
Following this, a manhunt was launched to arrest the accused.
Berhampur SP Saravana Vivek M stated that the 4 accused — all belonging to 1 village — have been arrested after they have been attempting to depart the state.
“One of many victims was in contact with an accused by way of her mom’s cell phone. He lured the victims to an remoted place and gangraped them alongside together with his three buddies for 2 days,” stated the SP.
The police have recorded the statements of the victims and despatched them to the kid welfare committee for the required counselling.
Story continues beneath this advert
“We are going to completely examine the case. We are going to request the courtroom to expedite the trial and guarantee most punishment to the accused,” the SP stated.