UP girl, duped by lover to drug her family, steals; then he rapes her with friends

Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS

A minor girl, 15, was allegedly lured, drugged into assisting a crime, and later gang-raped in Uttar Pradesh’s Bijnor district, prompting swift police action and multiple arrests.

According to the complaint, the incident took place on the night of April 5. The accused, identified as Titu Pal, had developed a friendship with the minor over the past six months through regular phone conversations. He worked as a motorcycle mechanic in Haridwar and has a criminal history, with six cases registered against him in different police stations, though the girl was unaware of this.

On April 5, Titu Pal allegedly met the girl during the day and gave her a sedative, instructing her to mix it in her family’s food at night so they would fall unconscious. He also asked her to collect jewellery and cash from the house before eloping with him. Following his instructions, the minor allegedly mixed the drug into the family’s dinner, after which her family members fell unconscious.

Later that night, Titu Pal arrived at her house. The girl took gold and silver jewellery along with Rs 10,000 in cash and left with him. He then told her that some of his friends were nearby and that they would meet them before leaving the area. He took her to a room in a banquet hall near the village, where he, along with three accomplices, allegedly raped her.

After the assault, the accused fled the scene with the jewellery and cash brought by the girl. The minor managed to return home and informed her family about the incident. Upon receiving the information, police officials rushed to the spot, and senior officers also reached the village to assess the situation and record statements.

Police registered a case based on a complaint filed by the girl’s mother. They took Titu Pal and two of his associates into custody, along with a juvenile involved in the case. A fourth accused, identified as Ritesh, remains absconding. Police said the stolen jewellery and cash are believed to be with him, and efforts are underway to trace him.

The girl lives with her mother and two younger sisters, while her father works in Saudi Arabia.

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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA