Erode police arrest fifth suspect in gang rape

thehindu.com

A fifth suspect has been arrested in the Erode gang rape case involving a minor, bringing the total number of those in custody to five. The latest arrest, Ranjith, occurred Saturday in Erode after he had been evading authorities since the initial arrests on May 2nd. The victim, a 17-year-old girl, was allegedly assaulted by the initial four suspects. The case involves a 17-year-old girl who was lured to a secluded building and assaulted. A POCSO case has been filed against Ranjith, and he is now in judicial custody.


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