A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang raped in a hotel room in the city of Haldwani, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Police confirmed four youths have been arrested in connection with the reported attack on Thursday, November 12.
The teenager was taken to hospital for medical treatment after the alleged assault. She was reportedly lured to the hotel by a male before being joined by three other males, who then allegedly raped her and fled the scene.
Investigation and Arrests
The girl returned home and reported the alleged attack to her parents, who then contacted police, prompting an urgent investigation. Four youths, named locally as Dheeraj Bisht, Nitin Pal, Ansh Khatri, and Himanshu Goni, have been arrested on suspicion of rape and remain in police custody while inquiries continue.
Local police said: "Following a preliminary investigation, the local administration sealed the hotel on Saturday." The hotel was cordoned off after the reported gang rape as initial inquiries took place.
Police Statement
Manjunath TC, a police officer involved in the investigation, said the suspects are believed to be part of a local gang. He explained: "The accused were nabbed within six hours of the FIR. Preliminary investigation indicates the four youths - Dheeraj Bisht, Nitin Pal, Ansh Khatri, and Himanshu Goni - were linked with the 'ITI gang', a local group involved in criminal activities."
He added: "The girl was sent for medical tests. Further investigation along with legal proceedings are underway."
