25-yr-old woman gangraped in Amravati, 5 held

AMRAVATI: Five persons have been arrested for allegedly raping a 25-year-old woman in Amravati district, a police officer said on Thursday.

The victim has told police the crime occurred after she left her house on Tuesday following a quarrel with her parents, the official said. "As per the complainant, two youths gave her a lift on their two-wheeler. They took her to a secluded place, plied her with liquor and raped her. Three more persons were also involved in the gangrape," he said.

After the victim approached police on Wednesday, a case was registered and one person was apprehended with the help of CCTV footage. "His interrogation led to the arrest of four others. Further probe is underway," the police officer added.


Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India. Don't miss daily games like Crossword, Sudoku, and Mini Crossword.