6 in the net for Sundarnagar gangrape

Mandi, February 11

The police arrested six youths in a gangrape case at Sundarnagar in Mandi district today. Two accused are still absconding.

Those arrested are Rajat Kumar (19), Surya (18), Tikshit Sen (19), Ishaan Gupta (19), Sahil Khan (22) and a minor, all natives of Sundernagar in Mandi.

Mandi SP Shalini Agnihotri said efforts were on to nab the remaining two accused.

On February 6, the Mandi police had registered a case at Sundernagar police station in Mandi district against eight accused in this case. Earlier, a zero FIR was registered at Chandigarh, from where the case was transferred to Mandi for investigation as the accused had committed the crime at Sundernagar on February 3.

“The accused will be produced before court to seek police remand for further investigation,” she added.

A protest march was held at Sundernagar by youths, who demanded speedy justice to the victim and immediate arrest of the remaining two accused. — TNS