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Crime
16-year-old gangraped by driver and two others in Jharkhand
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 06:37 AM
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A 16-year-old girl was gangraped by a driver and two accomplices in Jharkhand after she went to meet her boyfriend.
A serious crime has been reported in Jharkhand where a 16-year-old minor girl was subjected to gangrape. The incident occurred when the victim went out to meet her boyfriend. According to the initial report, the crime was committed by a vehicle driver along with two other individuals.
The victim was allegedly targeted by the trio in a coordinated assault. The involvement of a driver suggests that a vehicle was used to facilitate the crime or transport the perpetrators. The case has been registered as a serious offense under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act.
Local police have taken cognizance of the incident and have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the accused. The driver and the two other men are currently being searched for by law enforcement agencies. Authorities are working to recover the suspects and ensure legal action is taken against them.
The incident has sparked outrage in the local community, with calls for swift justice and strict punishment for the perpetrators. The case highlights the vulnerability of young women in the region and the urgent need for enhanced safety measures. Police have assured that the investigation will be thorough and that the culprits will be brought to justice.
The victim was allegedly targeted by the trio in a coordinated assault. The involvement of a driver suggests that a vehicle was used to facilitate the crime or transport the perpetrators. The case has been registered as a serious offense under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act.
Local police have taken cognizance of the incident and have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the accused. The driver and the two other men are currently being searched for by law enforcement agencies. Authorities are working to recover the suspects and ensure legal action is taken against them.
The incident has sparked outrage in the local community, with calls for swift justice and strict punishment for the perpetrators. The case highlights the vulnerability of young women in the region and the urgent need for enhanced safety measures. Police have assured that the investigation will be thorough and that the culprits will be brought to justice.