Patna: Two men have been arrested and a manhunt is ongoing for a third suspect in connection with the gang rape of a 13-year-old girl in the Paliganj subdivision area of Patna. The victim has undergone a medical examination, according to police.
The horrific incident came to light after the girl was reported missing on Friday evening. Her family reported that she had left their home around 7:00 PM to purchase biscuits from a local shop. They allege that three men from their village abducted her as she walked to the store.
According to the victim’s family, the assailants gagged her and transported her on a motorcycle to Sona Ke Diyar. There, they allegedly took turns raping her.
Paliganj Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Pritam Kumar confirmed that the girl had been missing since Friday evening. “According to the family, she had gone to the market to buy some goods. When the victim did not return home, the family searched for her. On Saturday, the father filed a written complaint,” DSP Kumar stated.
The victim’s father detailed the abduction in his complaint, stating that his daughter had left their home around 7:30 PM to visit a grocery store. He identified the suspects as Deepak Kumar, 25; Rakesh Kumar alias Kishan Kumar; and Sonu Kumar.
“Deepak and Rakesh have been arrested and sent to judicial custody. The third accused, Sonu, will be arrested soon,” DSP Pritam Kumar assured. Police are actively conducting raids at various locations to apprehend the remaining suspect. The investigation is ongoing.
