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Two survive gang rape in Siraha; suspects on the run

Lahan, November 12

Two cases of gang rape have been reported in Siraha, a district in Province 2.

A teenage girl and another 20-year-old woman were raped by a same group on the night of Bhaitika last Friday, according to police.

The two of Laxmipur Patari Rural Municipality-2 were allegedly assaulted by a group of seven individuals in Lahan Municipality-22.

Lahan’s Area Police Office stated that the two were sent for a medical checkup at the local Ram Kumar Uma Prasad Hospital before being handed to their families.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Rajesh Thapa said all the accused were absconding and police consequently launched a manhunt for them.

Among the accused, names of three have been ascertained and remaining four remain unidentified.

According to the victims, one Hari Chaudhary of Lahan invited them to his home, citing that he had his birthday party and they were raped once they reached his home.

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