PALGHAR: In a stunning incident, a 19-year-old younger lady was allegedly gang-raped by six males after her boyfriend was crushed up and chased away on a abandoned highway in Talasari taluka of Palghar district. Police have arrested three of the accused thus far, whereas a hunt is on for the remaining three.In response to police, the lady and her boyfriend had gone to Umargaon in Gujarat on Sunday, August 9. Whereas returning, their two-wheeler skidded and each fell close to Aamgaon, throughout the jurisdiction of Talasari police station.Making the most of the abandoned stretch, three males who arrived on a motorbike allegedly intimidated the couple and summoned three extra accomplices. The group then assaulted and chased away the lady’s boyfriend earlier than taking her to a secluded spot close to Dag Bungalow in Talasari, the place she was allegedly gang-raped.The traumatised lady approached Talasari police station on Monday and lodged a grievance. Her boyfriend, who had fled the spot in concern, additionally later turned up on the police station and recorded his assertion.Police registered a case of gang rape and launched an investigation. Based mostly on the lady’s assertion, one accused was arrested first, adopted by two extra on Tuesday. The survivor underwent a medical examination and is acknowledged to be steady. Particular groups have been shaped to trace down the remaining accused, stated Ajay Gorad, Police Inspector, Talasari police station
