Jaipur: The family of a 16-year-old girl in Dholpur lodged an FIR Friday, alleging that she was gang-raped by three men who held her captive throughout the night. The accused reportedly fled the scene when the family discovered the ordeal.The incident was reported in the Kaulari police station area. According to the FIR lodged by the girl’s father, the minor received a mobile phone call around 11pm on July 2 while she was sleeping on the rooftop of her house with her mother. A man living in the neighbourhood on the other end of the line allegedly persuaded her to step outside her home, citing an urgent matter. Once she was outside, the three accused reportedly overpowered her, covering her mouth and restraining her before dragging her into a nearby house where they allegedly raped her.A police officer said captive and repeatedly assaulted her. The rape survivor’s father found his daughter missing from their home the next morning. A frantic search led him to a neighbour’s house where he found his daughter. Police confirmed that all three accused have absconded from the village since the incident came to light. Police are currently conducting raids at their suspected hideouts. The investigation into the case registered under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has been handed over to Circle Officer Anup Kumar. A forensic team conducted an inspection of the crime scene, and the girl’s statements were recorded before a magistrate.
