Two More Arrested In Gangrape-Murder Case Of 16-Year-Old In Assam
Police in Assam have arrested five individuals in connection with the gangrape and murder of a 16-year-old girl. A Special Investigation Team has been formed to expedite the probe into the crime.
Why it matters
The case underscores the persistent issue of violence against women and minors in India, prompting calls for swift judicial action.
Two more young men were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the alleged gangrape and murder of a 16-year-old girl in Assam's Hailakandi.The police have arrested five men in connection with the case so far.The arrested men have been identified as- Monuj Das alias Rajdeep Das (23) and Biraj Das (18).Earlier, the police had arrested three persons - Apu Malakar (18), Joydip Ree (19) another minor who is 17 years old. A Special Investigation Team under the Additional Superintendent of Police (Crime) was formed on Tuesday for a swift investigation of the gangrape and murder of the girl."The arrested persons have said the girl was dating two of them at the same time.
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