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Delhi Police Arrest Two in Alleged Gangrape of 13-Year-Old Girl

Police say a Special Investigation Team is conducting a time-bound inquiry to file a prompt charge sheet.

Overview

  • The accused are Rishabh, 26, a bank employee, and Narottam alias Neta, 28, a salon owner from Raja Vihar.
  • The incident came to light on December 20 after a PCR call reported a minor being forced to consume alcohol in Raja Vihar.
  • A medical examination and the girl's statement indicated she was lured to a vacant house, forced to drink alcohol and raped.
  • Investigators say the vacant house belonged to Narottam, and both men were arrested following interrogation.
  • A case was registered on December 21 under Section 70 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and provisions of the POCSO Act, and both accused remain in custody as evidence collection continues.