A chilling gangrape case has emerged from Purulia, West Bengal, involving the abduction of a minor girl and assault by multiple perpetrators. Seven arrests were made over the weekend, with police detailing the sequence of events on Monday.
The 17-year-old resident of Purulia city left home Friday evening for a friend’s residence. Her prolonged absence alarmed relatives, culminating in a formal abduction FIR at Purulia Sadar outpost.
Swift police response led to her nighttime recovery. Interrogation revealed the grim truth: snatched off the road by a gang of youths, she was hauled to a remote field adjacent to railway lines and gangraped.
The brave survivor escaped, reached safety, and underwent thorough medical checks. Her account fueled a manhunt, resulting in Sunday’s breakthrough arrests.
Court proceedings saw six accused remanded for a week; one, taken ill post-arrest, is hospital-bound. A senior official noted, ‘POCSO charges ensure maximum punishment. The girl’s statement will be recorded confidentially tomorrow.’
This brazen attack near public infrastructure raises serious questions about law enforcement gaps in semi-urban areas. Local leaders vow comprehensive probes and enhanced patrols to restore faith in safety nets for vulnerable minors.