Chennai, September 22: A Class XI girl was abducted and gang-raped by three individuals, including two juveniles, near Thalambur on Friday night. The police have arrested all the suspects, including 23-year-old Sundar, who has been remanded in judicial custody. The minors have been sent to a correctional home in Chengalpet.

According to a report in India Today, the survivor, a government school student, usually attended tuition classes after school and returned home around 7:30 PM. On Friday, when she did not return on time, her parents began searching for her. They contacted the tuition center, which confirmed she had left around 7:15 PM. After searching at friends’ homes, the girl returned home around 9 PM with torn clothes and injuries. She was admitted to a private hospital, and the Thalambur police were informed. Jodhpur Horror: Man Kidnaps 3-Year-Old Girl Sleeping Outside Temple With Mother, Rapes and Dump Her on Roadside in Rajasthan; Arrested.

Police personnel, along with child welfare committee officials, arrived at the hospital for an inquiry. An investigation officer stated, “The incident occurred half a kilometer from her house. The three men took her to a secluded place and raped her repeatedly before escaping. She lost consciousness and returned home after regaining her memory.” Based on the survivor’s details, the police tracked down the suspects. Mumbai Shocker: Class 9 Student Rapes 3-Year-Old Girl in Sakinaka, Arrested.

The case has been transferred to the Chitlapakkam all-women police station, where a POCSO case was registered. All three suspects were homeless and unemployed; Sundar previously worked as a ragpicker. The case is now under the jurisdiction of the Selaiyur All Women Police Station (AWPS) for further investigation.

Women and Child Helpline Numbers:

Childline India – 1098; Missing Child and Women – 1094; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women and Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/1291.

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