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Haridwar Rape: 6 Arrested in Interfaith Tension
18 Jul
Summary
- Six individuals were apprehended in connection with a gang rape incident.
- The victim and accused belong to different religious communities.
- The assault occurred in a forest area five days prior to the arrests.
Six local residents have been arrested in Haridwar in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 16-year-old girl. The incident has reportedly caused tension in the area due to the differing religious affiliations of the survivor and the accused.
The assault occurred approximately five days ago, specifically on July 12, within a forest area. The victim had gone to the location with a friend. According to police reports, the accused, who were reportedly drinking alcohol at the time, assaulted the survivor's friend before the rape.
An FIR was filed the day following the incident. The six individuals apprehended were taken into judicial custody on Saturday, July 15, as the investigation continues.
