Navi Mumbai, September 26: In a shocking incident which has emerged from the satellite town of Navi Mumbai, a 36-year-old man was gangraped by five people, reports citing police officials said on Thursday. The victim was subjected to sexual assault and sodomy om the night of September 23, when he had stopped at an isolated stop for smoking, an official privy to the preliminary probe said. Teenaged Boy Raped in Public Toilet, Narrates Horrific Incident on Twitter Saying 'Even Boys Not Safe'

The victim was admitted to a hospital on Tuesday where he underwent various surgeries to treat the injuries suffered due to the gangrape. On the same day, his relatives approached the Vashi police to register the FIR. The case has been booked against five unknown persons charged of gangraping the man.

As per the details shared by the victim, sketches were made of the five accused and an operation has been launched to nab them at the earliest, an official posted at the Vashi police station.

According to the victim, the accused appeared to be aged between 25-30 and were under the influence of alcohol. Some of them may had also consumed narcotic substances, he said.

A top officer of the Navi Mumbai police said strict action will be taken against the criminals involved in the inhumane crime. The CCTV footages of all areas falling in the vicinity of the site of crime are being analysed, he said, adding that the accused would be arrested at the earliest.

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