Two minors among three arrested for raping girl in Chhattisgarh

Balrampur Police superintendent Ram Krishna Sahu said the matter was reported to the local police station a day later and they booked the accused and launched a hunt to arrest them

Published on: Sep 23, 2021, 11:51:41 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Four people, including two minors, allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl in Chhattisgarh’s Balrampur district on Sunday when she was returning home from a religious event in a nearby village, police said.

Balrampur Police superintendent Ram Krishna Sahu said the matter was reported to the local police station a day later and they booked the accused and launched a hunt to arrest them. Sahu added the four sexually assaulted the girl after finding her walking alone back to her village.

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“The girl informed her family members on Monday about the sexual assault and then the complaint was filed with the police,” said Sahu. He added they on Tuesday arrested three of the accused, including two minors. Sahu said the remaining accused is on the run in the nearby jungles. He added the three accused were sent in judicial custody on Tuesday evening and that teams have been constituted to arrest the absconding one.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More