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Crime
Minor gang-raped in Pachmarhi, male friend tied to car, three arrested
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 10:34 PM
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A minor was gang‑raped in the hill station of Pachmarhi after her male friend was tied to a car, and police have taken three suspects into custody.
Pachmarhi, a popular hill station in Madhya Pradesh, witnessed a disturbing crime on Saturday when a minor girl was gang‑raped. According to police reports, the assault took place after the victim's male companion was forcibly tied to a moving car.
Investigators said the perpetrators used the car as a means to restrain the male friend, creating an opportunity to assault the girl. The incident was reported to local authorities shortly after it occurred, prompting a swift police response.
Within hours, law enforcement officials detained three individuals suspected of involvement in the crime. The suspects are currently in police custody, and the investigation remains ongoing as officers gather further evidence and statements.
Investigators said the perpetrators used the car as a means to restrain the male friend, creating an opportunity to assault the girl. The incident was reported to local authorities shortly after it occurred, prompting a swift police response.
Within hours, law enforcement officials detained three individuals suspected of involvement in the crime. The suspects are currently in police custody, and the investigation remains ongoing as officers gather further evidence and statements.