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Crime
Four Men Arrested After 17-Year-Old Girl Raped in Chhattisgarh
✍️ NDTV
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 03:16 PM
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Police in Chhattisgarh have arrested four men following the rape of a 17‑year‑old girl. The suspects were detained after an investigation into the assault.
Police in Chhattisgarh arrested four men on Tuesday after a 17‑year‑old girl reported being raped in a rural area of the state. The investigation, led by the local police department, identified the suspects through CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts. The men were taken into custody and are now facing charges under the Indian Penal Code for rape and criminal intimidation. Authorities have assured the public that the case will be pursued to the fullest extent of the law. The girl’s family has expressed gratitude towards the police for their swift action.