Assam: 14-Year-Old Girl's Gang Rape While Returning From Tuition Sparks Massive Protests In Nagaon

Assam News: A minor girl was allegedly gang raped by three persons in Assam's Nagaon district after which tensions erupted in the area as people took to the streets seeking the arrest of the culprits.

Assam News: A minor girl was allegedly gang raped by three persons in Assam's Nagaon district, after which tensions erupted in the area as people took to the streets seeking the arrest of the culprits. Representational Image.

Source : PTI

Assam News: A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gang raped by three persons in Assam's Nagaon district, news agency PTI reported, citing police. The incident took place in the Dhing area when the girl was returning home from her tuition on Thursday evening.

The minor was found in an unconscious state by the roadside and rescued by locals. They informed the police, and the victim was rushed to a hospital. After the details of the incident came to light, tensions erupted in the northeastern state as massive protests were witnessed.

Briefing about the incident, a police officer said that two persons have been detained for interrogation, and a search is underway for others, PTI reported. People from all sections of society took to the streets on Friday morning, demanding the arrest of the culprits.

Amid the prevailing tensions, shopkeepers downed the shutters of their business establishments, and social and political organisations demanded stringent action against the culprits and security for women and girls. Director General of Police G. P. Singh was rushed to Dhing to control the situation and ensure peace in the area.

Reacting to the incident, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to social media platform X and said, "The horrific incident at Dhing, involving a minor, is a crime against humanity and has struck our collective conscience." "We will NOT SPARE anyone & BRING the perpetrators to JUSTICE. I've directed @DGPAssamPolice to visit the site and ensure swift action against such monsters".

The horrific incident at Dhing, involving a minor, is a crime against humanity and has struck our collective conscience.

We will NOT SPARE anyone & BRING the perpetrators to JUSTICE. I've directed @DGPAssamPolice to visit the site and ensure swift action against such monsters.

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 23, 2024