Minor alleges repeated rape by five youths in Telangana

Hyderabad, May 6: A 16-year-old girl has alleged that she was impregnated after five persons repeatedly raped her over the past 16 months in Adilabad district of Telangana, police said today.

The victim, a class 10th student, yesterday lodged a complaint with Madamarri police station, alleging that five youths, who are her neighbours, raped and threatened her several times since January, 2015, Police Inspector P Sadaiah said.

The girl has been sent for medical examination, and the report would confirm whether she is pregnant or not, he said.

A case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of IPC and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, he said, adding further investigation is on.

PTI