13-Year-Old Girl Gang-Raped In Abandoned Faridabad Building, 3 Arrested
Three youths have been arrested in Faridabad, India, for the alleged gang-rape of a 13-year-old girl in an abandoned building. Police are currently searching for a fourth suspect and investigating additional allegations of abuse involving a 16-year-old male friend of the victim.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding child safety and the prevalence of sexual violence, as well as the challenges in reporting and investigating such crimes in India.
A 13-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by a group of youths inside an abandoned building in Faridabad, police said, adding that three accused have been arrested while a fourth remains on the run.The arrested accused have been identified as Kunal, Yash and Deepak. Police said the three were produced before a court and remanded to four days of police custody. Efforts are underway to arrest Prince, the fourth accused named in the case.Investigators said the accused will be questioned about all aspects of the case during the remand period as the probe progresses.Incident Took Place In AugustAccording to the complaint, the incident took place on August 24 when the girl went to meet her 16-year-old male friend after tuition classes.
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