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Delhi Police Arrest Two in Gang-Rape of 13-Year-Old as SIT Leads Time-Bound Probe

Police assigned a DCP-led SIT to conduct a time-bound probe geared to a prompt chargesheet.

Overview

  • The accused were identified as Rishabh, 26, a private bank employee, and Narottam alias Neta, 28, a salon owner from Raja Vihar.
  • Police say the salon owner lured the girl to a vacant family residence in Raja Vihar, where the two allegedly forced her to consume alcohol before assaulting her.
  • Based on the victim’s statement and medical examination, the case was registered under BNS Section 70 for gang rape and Section 6 of the POCSO Act at Samaypur Badli police station.
  • Both men were arrested following interrogation and remain in custody as investigators work to strengthen prosecution evidence.
  • The matter surfaced on December 20 after a PCR call about forced alcohol consumption from the victim’s father, with the sexual assault disclosed during subsequent inquiry.