Agartala: Four minor girls were allegedly raped in the outskirts of Agartala city on Sunday night. “All the accused have been arrested within 24 hours and they were taken to court on Monday morning,” said Manik Debnath, investigating officer.
The accused have been identified as Manojit Debbarma(19) of Champaknagar, Bir Kumar Debbarma (21) of Bardhaman Thakurpara, Ripon Debbarma (19) of Bardhaman Thakurpara, Bimal Debbarma(20) of Belpara, Sajal Debbarma (20) of Bardhaman Thakurpara, Chankai Debbarma (19) of Champak nagar and Bishal Debbarma (21). Cases have been lodged against them under Indian Penal Code sections 376 (B), 120 (B), 2 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Police officers swiftly acted upon the complaint lodged by victims' family members, as per sources.
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