Minor Girl Gang-Raped in Hyderabad in Mercedes Car; MLA’s Son Allegedly Involved

A minor girl was gang raped in a car in Hyderabad on Saturday. MLA's son allegedly involved in the crime.

Hyderabad: A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three to four men in Hyderabad in a Mercedes car, reported India Today on Friday. According to police sources, an MLA’s son is said to be involved in the crime, wherein all the accused are minors. A case was registered at Jubilee Hills police station on June 1 and an investigation has been launched by the police.

The incident took place on Saturday and the police initially filed a case under Section 354 of the IPC and the POCSO Act against the accused. After the minor girl was sent for medical examination, the police added section 376 (gang rape) of the IPC to the case.

According to a report by India Today TV, an MLA’s son and the chairman of a minority board were present at the party and had accompanied the girl. The victim was able to identify and name only one accused, who is also a minor. Further investigation in the case is underway.