Young girl gang raped in Assam’s Tinsukia
Tinsukia: A young girl was gang raped by four men in NamphaiLishang village under the Jagun Police Outpost in Assam’s Tinsukia district, with police subsequently arresting one of the accused from Arunachal Pradesh.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the girl, aged around 18–19, was sexually assaulted by the four men. One of the accused has been identified as Akash Tamang, a resident of Karpumpuli village in Jagun.
Following the incident, Tamang reportedly fled the area and took shelter in Chowkham in Arunachal Pradesh. The officer-in-charge of the Jagun Police Outpost, TridipLahon, along with a police team, subsequently apprehended him from Chowkham with assistance from the Arunachal Pradesh Police.
The remaining three men are reportedly absconding. Police have launched a search operation to trace and apprehend them.
After producing Tamang before a court, police secured permission for four days of custody for further interrogation. Investigators are expected to question him about the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault and the whereabouts and possible involvement of the other accused.
The case has also brought the role of a woman, identified as Anita Anti, under police scrutiny. According to the statement attributed to the victim, Anti intimidated her several hours after the incident and attempted to prevent her from disclosing details of the alleged assault. She is also accused of offering money to the victim to remain silent.
