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Crime
Teenage girl gang‑raped in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh; three suspects detained
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 09:37 PM
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Police report that a 17‑year‑old was gang‑raped in the hill‑station of Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, and three alleged perpetrators have been arrested.
A 17‑year‑old girl was allegedly gang‑raped in the tourist town of Pachmarhi, a hill‑station in Madhya Pradesh, according to local police. The incident was reported late on Wednesday, prompting a rapid response from law‑enforcement teams stationed in the area.
Investigators say the victim was taken to a secluded spot near the forested outskirts of the town before the assault. Medical examination confirmed the nature of the assault, and the victim was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment and counseling.
Within hours, police identified three suspects based on eyewitness statements and forensic evidence. All three individuals were apprehended on Thursday and are currently in police custody, awaiting further interrogation.
The district superintendent of police confirmed that a formal FIR has been lodged and that the case will be investigated under the stringent provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. No further details about the suspects have been released pending court proceedings.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with the investigation and have assured that the safety of women and children in the region remains a top priority.
Investigators say the victim was taken to a secluded spot near the forested outskirts of the town before the assault. Medical examination confirmed the nature of the assault, and the victim was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment and counseling.
Within hours, police identified three suspects based on eyewitness statements and forensic evidence. All three individuals were apprehended on Thursday and are currently in police custody, awaiting further interrogation.
The district superintendent of police confirmed that a formal FIR has been lodged and that the case will be investigated under the stringent provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. No further details about the suspects have been released pending court proceedings.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with the investigation and have assured that the safety of women and children in the region remains a top priority.