16-year-old girl abducted, gang-raped in Rajasthan

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and gang-raped by three men after she stepped out of her house in Rajasthan's Deeg district, police said on Thursday.

According to the complaint lodged at Kaman police station by the victim's mother, the girl was abducted by three neighbours, armed with a gun, on December 29.

The accused reportedly assaulted her in a mustard field, recorded obscene videos and threatened to circulate the clips on social media if she disclosed the incident, Kaman police station in-charge Manish Sharma said.

A farmer, who was irrigating his crops, heard the girl's cries and rushed to help.

However, the accused fled the scene, abandoning their motorcycle and shoes, Sharma said.

The victim's medical examination was conducted on Thursday and her statement was recorded.

Efforts are under way to locate the accused who have been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, the IT Act and sections 362 and 363 of the BNS, Sharma added.