Five Accused Arrested After Gang-Rape of Girl in Godda Forest

Five men have been arrested in Godda district of Jharkhand for the gang-rape of a minor girl who was returning from a fair. The assault took place in a forest near Jiyajori on the night of October 21, within the limits of Mahagama police station. Police also recovered a silver chain that had been snatched from the victim.

The girl, a resident of Pakur district, had traveled to Mahagama to spend time with her maternal aunt during Durga Puja. She was heading home late at night with two relatives after enjoying the fair when she was approached by five or six unidentified men. The group allegedly forced her into the forest and assaulted her one after another.

Local Intelligence Aids Probe

The incident triggered an immediate response from the Godda police. Following instructions from the Superintendent of Police, a Special Investigation Team was formed under the supervision of the SDPO, Mahagama. Investigators used clues from the victim's account and local intelligence to carry out quick raids and detain five suspects.

The silver chain was retrieved from the house of accused Mohsin Ansari. Officers say all five accused confessed to their roles during interrogation.

Names of Arrested Men

All the arrested men belong to the Mahagama police station area. They are Mohsin Ansari, Md. Jahur Ansari, Md. Awaz Ansari, Md. Motim Ansari and Md. Parvez Ansari.

The accused have been lodged in jail under the POCSO Act and applicable sections of the BNS. Search operations are underway to locate the other absconding accomplices in the case.