During the investigation, it came to light that the minor girl was allegedly raped by 13 men, including nine photographers, over a week, police said. Special teams have been deployed to nab the remaining two accused in the case, they said.
A case has been registered under a section of the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the police said.
On July 28, a 5-year-old girl was kidnapped from her home at around 3 pm and raped in Aluva municipality, which comes under Ernakulam district in Kerala. Later, she was murdered and was dumped in a marshy area near Aluva market, police said.
"After hearing both sides, the reports submitted by various agencies will be considered by the court and on November 14, the judgement will be pronounced," Mohanraj said.
The incident occurred under Garhi police outpost in the jurisdiction of Janeh police station area in the district on Friday when the victim was returning to her house after school. Currently, the minor is undergoing treatment at medical college Rewa and her health condition is said to be sta
The Uttar Pradesh Police on Thursday said it arrested a person accused of murdering a minor girl after a failed rape attempt in the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh.
President of Bar Association, Ashok Yadav said, "We belong to a civilised society and if strict action is not taken against the accused, it will send the wrong message"
On the brutal rape of the minor girl who was kidnapped from her home on Thursday morning and raped in Aluva municipality, SP Vivek Kumar said that the victim was stable. The accused was identified and was a local person, he said.