Eight Arrested for Gang-Rape and Blackmail of Minor in Kheda, Gujarat
Eight men held for gang-rape and blackmail of teenage girl since 2023
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In Kheda district, Gujarat, eight men aged 19 to 26 have been arrested for allegedly gang-raping and blackmailing a 17-year-old girl multiple times since 2023. The main accused, Parvez Khan Pathan, recorded the assaults and shared them with others, leading to a police investigation and subsequent arrests.
- 01Eight men arrested for gang-raping a 17-year-old girl in Kheda, Gujarat.
- 02The assaults reportedly occurred multiple times from 2023 to 2026.
- 03The main accused, Parvez Khan Pathan, allegedly recorded the acts.
- 04Victim reported the incidents to her family, prompting police action.
- 05One additional suspect remains at large.
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Eight men have been arrested in Kheda district, Gujarat, for the gang-rape and blackmail of a 17-year-old girl. The incidents reportedly took place multiple times from 2023 to 2026, with the main accused, Parvez Khan Pathan, allegedly recording the assaults and sharing them with others. Following the victim's courageous decision to confide in her family, a complaint was lodged with the police, leading to the filing of an FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). The accused, aged between 19 and 26, executed their crimes in a pre-planned manner over an extended period. While eight have been arrested, one suspect, Sahil Pathan, is still at large. The police have formed separate teams to gather forensic evidence and ensure swift justice for the victim.
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This case highlights the ongoing issues of sexual violence and the importance of supporting victims in reporting such crimes. Community awareness is crucial in preventing such incidents.
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