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Crime
Four accused caught in Bharatpur after alleged gang rape of 13‑year‑old girl
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 03:15 PM
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Villagers in Bharatpur’s Chiksana area detained four men accused of gang‑raping a 13‑year‑old girl; a fifth fled the scene.
A disturbing case of alleged gang rape involving a 13‑year‑old girl has emerged from the Chiksana police‑station jurisdiction in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. According to local reports, five young men are accused of forcibly taking the minor from her home and moving her to a neighbouring house where the assault is said to have taken place.
Residents of the neighbourhood intervened after learning of the incident. Four of the accused were apprehended on the spot by villagers, while the fifth managed to escape in the darkness.
The police have taken the four detained individuals into custody and opened an investigation into the alleged crime. Authorities have urged any additional witnesses to come forward and have assured that the case will be pursued rigorously under the relevant child protection statutes.
The incident has sparked concern among community members, highlighting the need for heightened vigilance and swift action in cases involving minors.
Residents of the neighbourhood intervened after learning of the incident. Four of the accused were apprehended on the spot by villagers, while the fifth managed to escape in the darkness.
The police have taken the four detained individuals into custody and opened an investigation into the alleged crime. Authorities have urged any additional witnesses to come forward and have assured that the case will be pursued rigorously under the relevant child protection statutes.
The incident has sparked concern among community members, highlighting the need for heightened vigilance and swift action in cases involving minors.