Lucknow (UP), Jul 23 (PTI) Three men have been arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in Lucknow’s Hazratganj area, police said on Wednesday.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Ashish Srivastava said that a woman lodged a complaint alleging that on Monday night her sister was kidnapped from their home by three men and later left her near the house.
“When her sister returned, she told that the three men had raped her,” he added.
Based on the complaint filed by the woman, an FIR was registered.
“Since the victim belongs to the Scheduled Caste, the SC/ST Act has also been invoked in this case, and the investigation is being conducted by ACP Hazratganj,” the DCP said.
The police said they have detained the three accused and are questioning them. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway. PTI CDN ANM NB
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