Palghar: 19-Year-Old Woman Allegedly Gang-Raped By Six Men After Being Abducted Near Highway, Three Arrested

A horrific gang rape case has emerged in Palghar district, India, involving a 19-year-old woman who was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted by six men. The Palghar police swiftly responded to the incident and arrested three accused within hours, while a manhunt is underway to locate the remaining three suspects who are currently at large.

According to reports, the incident occurred in the jurisdiction of the Talasari Police Station. The victim was traveling with her male friend to Umargam in Gujarat for an outing. However, their way back was marred by misfortune when her friend's motorbike broke down, leaving them stranded on the highway during heavy monsoon rains.

Upon realizing the situation, the six men arrived on two motorcycles. Engaging in a scuffle, they overpowered the victim's friend and abducted the young woman. They took her to a nearby abandoned government rest house where all six men proceeded to sexually assault her one by one. The victim then approached the Talasari Police Station and lodged a complaint, leading to the registration of a case against all six accused.

The police have intensified their probe, apprehending three suspects within hours and initiating active search operations to capture the remaining three fugitives.