Five Men Arrested for Gang Rape and Kidnapping of 12-Year-Old Girl in Mumbai

The victim, who had left home after a family dispute, was lured by an acquaintance and assaulted before being found in distress at a railway station.

The 12-year-old victim left her home in Jogeshwari on February 24 following an argument with her uncle and was later reported missing by her family.
She was lured by an acquaintance to a room where four other men were present, and all five assaulted her before abandoning her near Dadar railway station.
The victim was found in a distressed state at Dadar railway station on February 27, and she later disclosed the assault to the police.
Authorities have arrested all five accused, identified as air conditioner mechanics, and charged them under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act and other laws.
Investigations are ongoing to collect evidence and ensure justice for the victim, who is receiving medical and legal support.