Police said the crime took place when the girl had gone out of her home to attend nature’s call. “The three accused caught hold of her, pushed her to the ground and raped her. Hearing her screams, her mother and other family members rushed to the spot and managed to catch one accused and thrashed him,” said a police officer of Sadar police station.
A case was registered under appropriate sections of POCSO Act and IPC and efforts are on to nab the two absconding accused, he said. “The accused who was handed over to us was taken to a hospital where he is undergoing treatment under police custody. He will be arrested after being discharged,” added the officer.
The victim sustained injuries and is under treatment. “Her statements have been recorded, and her medical examination was done on Sunday. Based on her statements, we are making efforts to arrest all the accused,” added the officer.
Vinod Sankhla, the circle officer (city), Dholpur, has been given charge of investigation of the case. “We will try to file an early charge-sheet in this case after the two absconders are arrested,” the officer added.
