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Hazaribag: Two Arrested for Brutal Rape-Murder of Teen
18 Sep
Summary
- Two youths arrested for rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl.
- Victim's body discovered in a bush during Teej festival.
- Accused confessed to luring the victim and strangling her.
Two young men have been arrested in Hazaribag's Chatra district for the alleged rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl. The victim's body was discovered earlier this week, leading to an immediate police investigation.
The incident reportedly occurred during the Teej festival celebrations in the victim's village. According to Deputy SP Sunil Kumar Singh, the accused, aged 19 and 22, lured the girl into nearby bushes where they committed the sexual assault. Subsequently, they strangled her using her own dupatta.
During questioning, both suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime. Authorities confirmed their confessions at a news conference held on Thursday, providing a grim update on the tragic event.
