Ujjain, January 17: In yet another incident of sexual assault, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly abducted, and raped by two bike-borne men while she was returning home from a birthday party in Bhopal. The incident took place in the Sukhi Sewania police station area late on Sunday.

As per the report published by the Times of India, the accused were identified as Anku Kushwaha, 21, and his accomplice Tikaram alias Tinku, 22, both natives of Vidisha district. As per the reports, both the accused had come to attend the birthday party at the same home. Reportedly, when the girl left the house after the birthday party was over, the duo went after her and took her with them. Mumbai Shocker: Minor Girl Raped by Juvenile in Nagpada Area; Case Registered Under POCSO Act.

As per the reports, Anku, one of the accused, allegedly sexually assaulted the girl while his friend acted as a guard. Meanwhile, at home, the girl's family members got worried when she did not return home till late at night and started searching for her. After searching for a while, they found the girl at a spot. The victim then shared her ordeal and the family members approached the police station to file a complaint. Delhi Shocker: Minor Rape Victim Shoots Mother of Accused in Ghonda Area, Arrested.

Based on a complaint, a case was registered against the two accused under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). After raiding his house, Anku was arrested from Vidisha while his friend Tinku is on run, said police.

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