Chaibasa (Jamshedpur): A minor was gang-raped by three youths in Manjhari, West Singhbhum. So much so that they kept her in their custody for two days. Due to the drunkenness of the accused, the victim somehow escaped and reached the nearby village and gave complete information.
According to the information, the victim had gone to Manjhari Haat on Saturday. There he met three young men. Friendship ensued, the three youths lured her to a secluded place and raped her in turn. On Sunday also the accused kept the victim with them.
When everyone fell asleep, the victim somehow escaped from their clutches and went to the nearby Kanjada village and narrated the incident to the villagers. After this the villagers brought the victim to Tantnagar OP police station and handed it over to the police and then Tantnagar OP police handed over the victim to Manjhari police.
A case was registered at the police station on Monday. On Tuesday, the police brought the victim to Sadar Hospital for medical treatment. Police said that the police are conducting raids to nab the three accused.
(EW correspondent)
