Schoolgirl raped, three booked

Our Correspondent

Tarn Taran, February 18

A teenaged girl was allegedly raped here today. Three motorcycle-borne persons intercepted the 14-year-old girl, who was on the way to school on a bicycle, and allegedly took her to a secluded place after covering her head with a cloth.

One of the accused has been identified as Dilraj Singh of Kairowal village, whereas two of his associates are yet to be identified. The accused are still absconding.

The three accused have been booked.

The victim was medically examined at the local Civil Hospital where the report has confirmed rape, but her statement was yet to be recorded before the court of the Judicial Magistrate.

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