The Kolkata Police have apprehended two men in relation to the gang-rape of a minor in the Patuli area of the capital city. The incident occurred when the minor girl was taken to a secluded room in the Patuli police station area on the pretext of going out for a stroll on the eve of Saraswati Puja. A written complaint was filed by the victim’s family at the Patuli police station, leading to the launch of a police investigation.
The accused individuals, identified as Akash Halder and Pradip Mandal, had been absconding since the incident. However, the police managed to arrest them on Saturday. Cases have been registered against the arrested men under charges of gang-rape, sexual assault, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The police have initiated interrogations with the two accused.
On the evening before Saraswati Puja, the two men allegedly took the minor girl to a secluded room in the area, where they reportedly gang-raped her after consuming alcohol. The victim, terrified by the ordeal, fell ill upon returning home and later disclosed the incident to her family. Subsequently, the family lodged a formal complaint at the Patuli police station, prompting an investigation that led to the arrest of the accused individuals.
A senior officer of the Kolkata Police confirmed the arrests, stating that the case is under investigation. The police are also exploring the possibility of additional suspects involved in the crime.
