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Maharashtra: 5-yr-old gang-raped by group of men in Thane

ANI
Published : Mar 19, 2018, 11:10 am IST
Updated : Mar 19, 2018, 11:10 am IST

After an inquiry and physical examination, it was established that she was sexually assaulted.

The case was registered under several sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) along with one of rape and also sections of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) were also invoked. (Photo: PTI/Representational)
 The case was registered under several sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) along with one of rape and also sections of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) were also invoked. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Thane: In a shocking incident of crime against a minor, a five-year-old girl was gang-raped by a group of men in Maharashtra's Thane.

The minor was brought to the police station after a passer-by saw her weeping on the road.

After an inquiry and physical examination, it was established that she was sexually assaulted.

Thane police on Sunday registered a case against unknown persons.

The case was registered under several sections of Indian Penal Code (IPC) along with one of rape and also sections of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) were also invoked.

Tags: crime, gang rape, minor gangraped, ipc, pocso act
Location: India, Maharashtra, Thane (Thana)