JABALPUR: A minor was allegedly gang raped in MPs Jabalpur district, police official said on Monday.
The victim a 12 year old girl was lured by one accused, known to her who offered a lift on his bike to her maternal uncle’ home nearby. The accused Pancham Thakur was stooped by his accomplice midway after which they took her into the jungle and commited the crime. The other two are identified as Brijesh Thakur (around 22 years old) and Bali Thakur (around 23 years old).
Following the inicident the girl shared her plight with children who immediately lodged a complaint at the Chargawan police station on Monday in the wee hours.
Acting on the complaint, the police registered a case against all the three accused under section 376 (Rape) of the IPC and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The police arrested all the accused and further proceedings into the matter is underway,