Minor allegedly gang-raped; all accused arrested

BASTI (UP): A minor was allegedly gang-raped by three youths when she went out to defecate. All the three accused were arrested within 24 hours. The 14-year-old girl from a village in Rudhauli police station area felt the urge to relieve herself late on Wednesday and hence she ventured out to a field. All the accused belong to her village, police said.

On reaching home, the girl recounted the incident to her family members after which a case was lodged under the Indian Penal Code and POCSO Act.

The victim was later sent to the hospital for medical examination.