A 16-year-old girl has died in hospital after allegedly being gang-raped and strangled in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Police have arrested three men, aged 20, 21, and 28, in connection with the reported assault, which took place on November 1.
Attack and Arrests
The teenager was reportedly lured to a field by one of the suspects, whom she had allegedly known for several months, before being attacked. The men are accused of raping the girl before strangling her.
After being reported missing, the girl was discovered unconscious in the field and rushed to hospital, where she was placed on ventilator support. She passed away on Friday, November 6, before she was able to give a statement to police.
Investigation and Post-Mortem
A post-mortem examination confirmed sexual assault and revealed a broken neck, crushed jaw, and fractured limbs, as reported by The Observer Post. Local police confirmed that two of the suspects were arrested on November 1, with the third detained the following day.
Firozabad Senior Superintendent of Police Aditya Langesh said: "All three accused have been arrested. This case has been taken up on priority under Operation Conviction. Action will also be initiated against the accused under the Gangsters Act, including an investigation into their properties and steps for attachment or confiscation."
Police Response and Family Appeal
Additional Superintendent of Police Jaibind Gupta confirmed he was personally overseeing the inquiry, pledging justice for the victim's family and vowing that the harshest possible sentence would be sought should the accused be found guilty.
One of the girl's relatives told local media: "She was gang-raped, tortured and left to die. She was put on ventilator support and could not record her statement before her death."
