Three suspects have been arrested a month after a 13-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped and her 16-year-old male friend was sexually assaulted inside a dilapidated building in Greater Faridabad on August 24. Police took the three accused—identified as Kunal, Deepak, and Yash—into custody on Thursday and produced them before a local court, which ordered them to three days of police remand.
Faridabad Police Arrest Three Suspects After Minor Reports Assault
According to Faridabad police, the incident occurred between 7 pm and 8 pm on August 24 when the eighth-grade student was returning from tuition classes and went to meet her 16-year-old male friend. Six youths allegedly tracked them down, cornered them inside an abandoned building in sector-78, and subjected them to sexual violence while threatening them with physical harm. Hindustan Times reported that the victims were also extorted for money after being taken inside the building by force.
The victims initially concealed the ordeal from their families due to threats from the attackers. However, the situation came to light after the girl began showing signs of severe mental distress, stopping her interactions and skipping coaching classes. Noticing persistent changes in her behavior, her mother questioned her affectionately, prompting the teenager to break down and disclose what had happened. The mother then approached the male friend, who confirmed the account, leading the family to lodge a formal complaint at the BPTP police station on September 29.
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According to police statements reported by the Hindustan Times, one of the accused addressed an accomplice by name during the attack, which ultimately helped the victims identify the suspects to investigators.
Investigation and Legal Proceedings at BPTP Police Station
Following the complaint and subsequent medical examinations conducted on Thursday night, police registered a case under relevant legal provisions.
Authorities stated that the three arrested suspects—described by police officials in reporting from the Hindustan Times as drug addicts—were traced and taken into custody on Wednesday and produced before a magistrate on Thursday night. Police public relations officer Yashpav Yadav noted that investigation teams are actively working to track down the three remaining suspects involved in the crime, as sources confirmed a total of six individuals were originally part of the group.
Police Detail Timelines and Arrests in Formal Complaint
When did the alleged incident take place?
According to police statements, the incident occurred about a month prior to the complaint, specifically on August 24, between 7 pm and 8 pm.
Which police station registered the formal complaint?
A formal complaint was lodged and registered as an FIR at the BPTP police station in Faridabad on September 29.
How long is the police remand for the arrested suspects?
The three suspects arrested on Thursday—Kunal, Deepak, and Yash—were produced before a local magistrate and sent to three days of police custody for interrogation.
How are local authorities addressing the remaining suspects still at large?
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