Juvenile Justice Board Finds Minors Guilty in Shocked Girl’s Gang‑Rape Case

The Bilaspur Juvenile Justice Board announced its verdict on July 7, 2026, finding two juvenile offenders guilty of raping a five‑year‑old girl in a case that captured national attention.

Investigators traced the crime to a lure involving chocolate, a tactic the 16‑year‑old suspects used to gain the child’s trust. After the assault, the victims were left bleeding and terrified outside the perpetrators’ home.

The police interrogation, led by the local station’s Sub‑Inspector, collected statements from the child, her grandmother, and neighbors. Both the victim and the accused underwent medical examinations, with results forming the cornerstone of the charge sheet.

During the trial, the Board highlighted that the investigative report was methodical, free of bias, and complied with the Juvenile Justice Act. Consequently, each minor received a three‑year prison sentence, reflecting both the gravity of the offence and the statutory limits for juvenile offenders.