Majuli (Assam): Miscreants tried to rape a girl from Hyderabad at Majuli in the Jorhat district of Assam. The incident took place near Aflamukh Ferry Ghat at Majuli. The girl is said to be a resident of Hyderabad, who was on a visit to Majuli. A group of miscreants tried to rape the girl in the early hours of Thursday.
According to the information, the girl was proceeding towards Aflamukh Ferry Ghat from Phuloni of Majuli by an e-rickshaw, but the driver of the e-Rickshaw dropped her midway before reaching the destination. Soon after, miscreants, who saw the girl alone, grabbed her to the nearby forests. But, a few youths, who were travelling on the road, heard the young girl's screams in the nearby jungle. Immediately, they rushed to the spot and rescued the girl and informed the police.
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According to eyewitnesses, the gang of miscreants tore the clothes of the girl and also attacked her due to which the young woman suffered injuries. But, the miscreants managed to escape from the spot when they saw some people approaching them. Later, eyewitnesses informed the police, and in turn, the Bongaon police rushed to the spot and shifted the young girl for treatment. Later, they started investigating the case. But till now, the police are yet to ascertain the identity of the miscreants involved in the incident.
Rape attempts on girls and women are on the rise across the country despite Central and State governments taking stringent action against the accused. Ironically, even tiny tots are not being spared as they are being targeted by known and unidentified miscreants. However, rapes have become a cause for concern.
