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Crime
Three men arrested for gang rape of 15-year-old in Goraghat, MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 03:31 PM
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Police in Goraghat, Madhya Pradesh, have filed a case against three men accused of gang‑raping a 15‑year‑old girl who was returning from a Ganpati display, after the family reported the crime two months later.
Police in Goraghat, Madhya Pradesh, registered a case after a 15‑year‑old girl reported being gang‑raped by three youths. The assault is alleged to have occurred as the girl was returning home after viewing a Ganpati pandal in the area.
The victim's family delayed filing a complaint for about two months, citing fear of retaliation. When they finally approached the police, investigators identified three suspects and filed charges under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
The three accused have been taken into custody and the investigation is ongoing. The incident underscores concerns about the safety of minors during festive gatherings and the hesitation of families to report sexual violence promptly.
Authorities have appealed for community cooperation and assured that the case will be pursued with full rigor.
The victim's family delayed filing a complaint for about two months, citing fear of retaliation. When they finally approached the police, investigators identified three suspects and filed charges under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
The three accused have been taken into custody and the investigation is ongoing. The incident underscores concerns about the safety of minors during festive gatherings and the hesitation of families to report sexual violence promptly.
Authorities have appealed for community cooperation and assured that the case will be pursued with full rigor.