Gorakhpur: 8-year-old girl kidnapped and raped from wedding ceremony, condition serious
An 8-year-old girl was kidnapped and raped during a wedding ceremony in Gorakhpur, with police confirming the suspect is a local man.
In Gorakhpur, a horrifying incident occurred at a wedding ceremony where an 8-year-old girl was kidnapped by a local boy. The assailant took her to a nearby field where he committed the assault and then abandoned her in a severely injured state. When the girl went missing, her family began searching and alerted guests at the wedding. They used drone cameras deployed for filming the event, which ultimately revealed the suspect taking the child away. The girl was found in critical condition and was subsequently admitted to BRD Medical College for urgent medical treatment.
Following the incident, local police have confirmed that a complaint has been lodged against the unidentified man, identified as a local resident. The victim’s family has been informed to assist in the investigation, and the police are on the lookout for the accused who fled the scene. The local community has expressed outrage at this crime, and there’s a heightened demand for immediate justice and security at public events.
This case has amplified discussions around the safety of children in public places, especially during gatherings like weddings where large crowds are present. Authorities are under pressure to ensure stricter measures are implemented to protect the vulnerable and prevent such tragic events from occurring in the future. With the girl’s condition being described as serious, the incident has not only affected her family but also shocked the local populace, raising awareness about the rising crime incidents against children in the region.