Distressing Incident: Class 9 Student Allegedly Raped by Peers in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, Jul 16 (PTI) - In a distressing incident, a class 9 student was allegedly raped at her residence by four boys, three of whom were her schoolmates. The Ghaziabad police have initiated a thorough investigation following the lodging of an FIR by the girl’s father. The incident unfolded on Sunday morning in a housing society, when the victim was home alone. Her mother had gone to the market during the occurrence, police authorities revealed. According to an official statement, the girl had been in contact with one of the boys through Instagram. On the day of the incident, this boy arrived at the girl's house at approximately 11:30 am. Upon opening the door, the girl was met with force as the boy, in the company of three others, entered her home and assaulted her in turns. The victim’s mother returned from the market only to find the apartment’s door slightly open. Upon entering, she discovered the boys with her daughter. Demonstrating quick thinking, she removed her daughter from the situation and secured the boys in the room before alerting the police. In a troubling turn of events, it was reported that before the police could arrive, certain society office-bearers intervened and allowed the boys to flee the scene. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kavinagar, Bhaskar Verma, stated that the police have registered an FIR against the accused, aged from classes 9 to 11. The girl has been sent for a medical examination, while her detailed statement is yet to be recorded. Investigative efforts are ongoing as authorities work to uncover all pertinent facts and information surrounding the case.