(Image for representational purpose) 
Nation

Four arrested for gangrape of Jharkhand woman

A 22-year-old woman, who had taken her cattle for grazing near a hill on July 13, alleged that she was gangraped in Hansdiha area, around 305 km from state capital Ranchi.

PTI

DUMKA: Four persons accused of gangrape have been arrested in Jharkhand's Dumka district, a police officer said on Sunday.

They were on the run for the past few months, he said.

A 22-year-old woman, who had taken her cattle for grazing near a hill on July 13, alleged that she was gangraped in Hansdiha area, around 305 km from state capital Ranchi, the officer said.

Hansdiha police station in-charge Sugna Munda told PTI that the woman had lodged a complaint against four unidentified persons.

The police, after investigation, arrested the four, "who committed the crime".

The accused are residents of two neighbouring villages, Munda said.

They were produced before a court on Saturday, which sent them to Dumka Central Jail, he added.

An end of long seasons in politics

Rahul Gandhi alleges Assam, Bengal polls were 'stolen' by BJP with EC support; backs Mamata’s charge

Congress sees mixed verdict with Kerala win but Assam loss, gains ground as regional players weaken

Modi hails BJP wins, says lotus blooming 'from Gangotri to Ganga Sagar' after West Bengal victory

Stalin accepts people’s verdict after shock defeat in Kolathur as TVK sweeps Tamil Nadu polls

SCROLL FOR NEXT