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Three arrested after girl abducted, assaulted across Bihar districts
Police in Bihar have arrested three individuals, including an auto-rickshaw driver, following the abduction and assault of a girl in Rohtas district. The suspects were apprehended within five hours of the crime being reported.
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Law enforcement officials arrested three men in connection with the kidnapping and gang rape of a girl who was abducted from Rohtas district and taken to Aurangabad. The rapid response by police resulted in the arrests and the recovery of the auto-rickshaw used in the crime within five hours of the complaint being filed.
The auto-rickshaw driver was identified as one of the accused involved in the incident. Investigators have registered cases under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code as the matter falls under inter-district jurisdiction, spanning Rohtas and Aurangabad.
The swift action by police underscores the increased focus on crimes against women in the state. Authorities have initiated further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the abduction and the roles played by each of the accused individuals. The victim has been provided medical assistance and counseling support by local authorities.