Two taxi drivers held for schoolgirl's abduction-rape in Poonch
Two taxi drivers have been arrested in Poonch, India, for the abduction and gang-rape of a 13-year-old schoolgirl. The victim was held captive for three days before the suspects were apprehended by local police.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding women's safety and the prevalence of sexual violence in the region, prompting legal action under the POCSO Act.
JAMMU: J&K Police arrested two taxi drivers for allegedly abducting a Class VII student in Poonch’s Mendhar last week and gang-raping her in captivity for three days.Police said the survivor, aged around 13-14 years, is a resident of Mendhar’s Gursai and studies at a govt school in Surankote.The two accused are friends and drive pooled cabs.
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