2 arrested for raping minor

Tribune News Service

Mohali, December 6

The Kharar police have arrested two persons for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl. One of the accused is the brother of the victim. The minor is a daughter of a labourer who lives near the grain market.

According to the police, the minor alleged that her brother and his friend used to rape her. The matter came to light when the victim was taken to Civil Hospital, Phase-6, Mohali, where doctors found her six-month pregnant. Being a minor, the doctors informed the police.

Bhagwant Singh, SHO, Kharar City, said, “We have arrested two accused yesterday and produced them in the court today. The court has sent them to three days’ police remand.”