Lured with Rs10, 13-year-old girl allegedly raped by 2 men several times

The Chhattisgarh Police arrested the two men on Sunday after the family of the girl found out about the rape and filed a first information report (FIR)

Updated on: Aug 2, 2022, 16:11:04 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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RAIPUR: A 76-year-old man in central Chhattisgarh’s Baloda Bazaar district lured a 13-year-old girl with Rs10 to his house, raped her and then invited his friend, 47, over to rape the teenager, a senior district police officer said after the arrest of the two men on Sunday.

Police said the incident came to light on Saturday when a woman from the girl’s neighbourhood saw her coming out of Kunjram’s house. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Baloda Bazar superintendent of police (SP) Deepak Jha said the two men, Kunjram Verma, 76, and Ramesh Verma, 47, were arrested on Sunday on a complaint lodged by the rape survivor’s parents a day earlier.

“The girl was lured with ₹10 by Kunjram and then he called Ramesh…. The girl told police that both raped her thrice,” Jha said.

“Kunjram lived alone and used to call her to his house promising to give her Rs10 each time. He raped her along with Ramesh who owns a grocery shop in the locality,” said Jha.

The incident came to light on Saturday when a woman from the girl’s neighbourhood saw her coming out of Kunjram’s house. The woman alerted the girl’s mother who spoke to her daughter. A police complaint was subsequently filed.

“The girl complained of abdominal pains and vomiting when she came to the police. She was admitted to hospital and discharged on Monday, “Jha said.

The accused have been booked on the charges of gang rape and under provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act and remanded in judicial custody by a local court.

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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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