Three Arrested in Palamu for Gang Rape of Minor
Police in Palamu, Jharkhand, have arrested three men for the gang rape of a minor traveling in an auto-rickshaw.
Palamu, November 1 (Daily Kiran) : In a troubling incident in Jharkhand’s Palamu district, three men have been arrested for the gang rape of a minor. The assault occurred on October 31 while the victim was traveling in an auto-rickshaw, known locally as a “toto,” towards Hussainabad.
The minor filed a formal complaint at the Untari Road police station, detailing how she was harassed and subsequently assaulted by three individuals during her journey from Lakdahi village. In response to the severity of the case, the Palamu Superintendent of Police quickly formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to address the allegations.
Led by Chiranjeevi Mandal, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer of Vishrampur, the SIT utilized technical evidence and conducted a swift investigation. The suspects were apprehended shortly after the inquiry began. During intense questioning, they confessed to their involvement in the crime. On November 1, they were formally arrested, and the auto-rickshaw used in the assault, along with three mobile phones, was recovered.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Subodh Dixit, Mukesh Dixit, and Abhay Dixit, all residents of Bhadhuma village in the Untari Road area. The police team included officers from various departments, emphasizing their commitment to collecting scientific evidence for a speedy trial. Authorities aim to ensure that the perpetrators receive severe punishment as quickly as possible.
