Physically challenged girl gangraped in Thane; three arrested

Thane, Sept 16: A 19-year-old physically challenged girl was allegedly gangraped by three persons in the powerloom town of Bhiwandi in Thane district, police said.

All the three accused were arrested today in connection with the offence, they said.

The trio allegedly abducted the girl about six weeks back and took her to an isolated place in a tempo near Anjur Phata where they took turns to rape her, Narpoli Police Station sub-inspector D V Jangle said.

The victim, who has a problem in walking, registered a complaint regarding the offence yesterday.

The trio allegedly abducted the girl and took her to an isolated place.

The three accused, in the age group of 27-35 years, were subsequently arrested and booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

They would be produced in a court for remand today.

PTI