Pune: 13-yr-old girl kidnapped, gang-raped at multiple places, 2 railway employees among 7 arrested
Pune: In yet another shocking case of sexual violence against women, on 31st August, a 13-year old girl was allegedly abducted from Pune railway station and gang-raped at multiple areas for two consecutive days.
So far, seven accused including two Railway employees and five autorickshaw drivers have been reportedly arrested in connection with the crime.
As the girl was waiting for her friend late at night at Pune railway station, the minor was abducted by an auto-rickshaw driver who offered her a ride back to her home upon learning that her friend did not arrive.
Later, the girl was allegedly sexually assaulted for two days. The incident came to light when the girl's parents filed a missing complaint.
"The accused took the girl to secluded areas, places with either a tree cover or a lodge. The girl was also raped in the autorickshaw and even on the premises of the Railways office. The suspects threatened to harm her and her family members as they continued to subject her to sexual abuse," a report in Indian Express quoted a police officer as saying reported Timesnownews.com.
The Railway administration has suspended the two railway employees after their alleged involvement in the crime.
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Karnataka: College student dies by suicide in Dharwad, 3 policemen suspended
Dharwad (Karnataka) (PTI): A college student allegedly died by suicide here, following which three policemen were suspended over allegations of harassment linked to his death by the victim's family.
Aditya Myageri, a BSc student at a private college here, was among 18 students detained by the Vidyagiri police on April 25 during an anti-drug drive, police said on Wednesday.
He hailed from Belur village in Bagalkot district, but was staying with his friends at a rented accommodation in Girinagar area of Dharwad city, police said.
Among the 18 students tested, Aditya was among the 10 who had tested negative for ganja consumption and was subsequently released.
Some of his roommates, however, tested positive.
According to police, Aditya's family alleged that despite testing negative, he was harassed by police. They also claimed some policemen demanded Rs 2,000 to settle the matter and threatened legal action if he failed to pay.
He had called his mother asking for money, but she could not arrange it immediately, the family claimed.
On Monday night, Aditya allegedly died by suicide by hanging from a ceiling fan at his rented accommodation, with his family alleging police harassment and pressure over demand for money drove him to the extreme step, a senior police officer said.
Police Commissioner N Shashi Kumar told PTI that an unnatural death case has been registered at Vidyagiri police station. Three policemen have been suspended over the allegations, and further investigation is underway.
