16-year-old girl raped by 9 in Chhattisgarh; 3 arrested: Police

Jashpur police said that the incident took place on Tuesday afternoon when the girl, who is a student of class 12, was returning home with her friend.

Updated on: Feb 3, 2021, 18:59:03 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A 16-year-old girl was raped by nine persons in the tribal dominated Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh, police said on Wednesday.

The SHO said that all accused are from a nearby village and fled from the spot after the incident. (Image via Twitter/ Representational )

“On Tuesday evening the victim along with her family members reached the police station and registered a complaint. We immediately registered a case and raided various places. Police have arrested two accused and seven are absconding,” station house officer Pathalgaon Santram Ayami told reporters.

Jashpur police said that the incident took place on Tuesday afternoon when the girl, who is a student of class 12, was returning home with her friend.

“The girl and her friend were coming back home after attending school when nine people stopped the duo. The accused then thrashed the boy until he went unconscious. Subsequently, the accused took the girl inside the nearby jungle and raped her," said Ayami.

The SHO further said that all accused are from a nearby village and fled from the spot after the incident.

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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

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