Accused took victim to basement, terrace, gym and public restrooms to rape her
Men who raped 11-year-old thrashed in court by lawyers Police arrested the men, including 300-flat building’s security guards, plumber and lift operator, on Tuesday. “The girl has said that she was molested by 11 people and has identified 17 persons (including accomplices of the alleged perpetrators of the crime),” a senior police official said. At least four of them have confessed to the assault and two others said they had molested the girl. Police said the girl was first sexually assaulted by a 66-year-old lift operator after she returned from school. He allegedly invited other men who filmed each other raping the child. As the ordeal progressed she was sedated with injections and drug-laced soft drinks, reports said. The accused took the girl to various places in the complex including the basement, terrace, gym and public restrooms to rape her. The incident came to light after the girl told her family who then lodged a police complaint. She is now receiving medical attention. Police said further investigations were on and that closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera footage would be analysed. “We are taking it as a special case and working on it,” the officer said. -PTC News
