Amritsar woman allegedly raped by 4, 2 arrested

A woman was allegedly raped by four people in Mallian village, which falls under the Jandiala police station in Amritsar.

The police have arrested two people, while two other suspects are absconding.

Those booked were identified as Gurwinder Singh alias Golu and Harman, both residents of Mallian village, Gurpreet Singh alias Gora of Mallian village, and Nanak Singh of Wadali Dogra village.

Gurpreet and Nanak were arrested by the police.

The incident occurred three days ago, though a case was registered yesterday.

The 25-year-old victim stated to the police that on Monday she was alone at home, and therefore her uncle, Kashmir Singh, left her 12-year-old cousin with her.

She said that in the night, her cousin forgot to bolt the door from inside, and they fell asleep. She said that at around 11 p.m., Gurwinder Singh and Harman barged into the house.

She alleged Gurwinder covered her mouth so that she could not raise the alarm, and then Harman dragged her to an open ground near the Gurdwara, where Gurpreet and Nanak Singh were also present. She alleged they pushed her to the ground, and the accused hit her with a pistol.

She said when she resisted and tried to escape, the accused assaulted and kicked her. She alleged that the accused forcibly touched and sexually harassed her.

She said as she was raising an alarm for help. On hearing her shouts, her uncle Kashmir Singh suddenly arrived there, and the accused fled the scene. She was rushed to Manawala hospital, which referred her to Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, where she was under treatment.

The police have registered a case under sections 64, 62, 109, 115(2), and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in this connection. Simarjit Kaur, the investigating officer, said that raids were ongoing to nab the absconders, and further investigation was underway.