Seven Individuals Charged with Gang Rape of Minor in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
Cyber café owner among 7 booked for ‘gangraping’ minor in Bareilly
The Indian Express
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Seven individuals, including a cyber café owner, have been charged with gang raping a minor girl in Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh. The incident allegedly occurred after the victim was coerced into meeting the accused under the threat of having an objectionable video of her circulated online.
- 01Seven individuals, including a cyber café owner, are accused of gang raping a minor girl.
- 02The incident occurred on April 2 in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
- 03The victim was coerced into meeting the accused under threat of video circulation.
- 04The first assault was reported to have occurred on March 19.
- 05The case is registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).
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In Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, an FIR has been filed against seven individuals, including the owner of a cyber café, for allegedly gang raping a minor girl. The incident is reported to have occurred on April 2, when the victim was coerced into meeting the accused after being threatened with the circulation of an objectionable video. The police stated that the initial assault took place on March 19, where the accused recorded the act and used it to intimidate the victim into silence. The case came to light after the victim's health deteriorated, prompting her family to approach the authorities. As of now, no arrests have been made, but police are actively collecting evidence and conducting raids to apprehend the accused, all of whom are reportedly in their twenties. The case has been registered under charges of gang rape and provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).
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This case highlights serious concerns about the safety of minors and the prevalence of sexual violence in the region, prompting discussions about protective measures for children.
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