Tinsukia, November 28: Seven people have been arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl, who is now 23 weeks pregnant, at Doomdooma in Assam's Tinsukia district, police said on Thursday. The girl was lured to a secluded spot while she was playing with her friends and taken to a different location where she was allegedly raped by seven persons which included four minors, Tinsukia Superintendent of Police, Gaurav Abhijit Dilip said. Assam Shocker: Youth Forced To Have Sex With Minor Girl at Tourist Place, Both Blackmailed With Video; Police Arrest Five Accused.

"The girl is approximately 23 weeks pregnant. During our investigation. We have all the evidence, including the medical report, which confirms that the girl was sexually assaulted. We will file the charge sheet soon and ensure that justice is served", he said The incident came to light much later as the families of the accused persons had threatened the victim's family with dire consequences if they reported the matter to the police. Student Suicide in Assam: Final-Year MBBS Student Ends Life by Hanging at Home in Cachar, ‘Forgive Me, Mother..’ His Suicide Note Reads.

The incident was reported to the police after several women and social organisations took up the matter.

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