Daijiworld Media Network - Shivamogga
Shivamogga, Dec 6: A ward boy of a hospital here along with his friends allegedly gang-raped a minor girl who came to the hospital with her sick mother.
A complaint in this regard against Manoj, a ward boy of McGann hospital and his three accomplices has been lodged in the women's police station.
The girl's mother had recently been admitted to McGann hospital. The girl stayed in the hospital with her mother to take care of her needs. Being the ward boy, Manoj helped the mother and daughter by bringing them food, and got aquainted with the girl.
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A few days ago prohibitory orders were imposed in Shivamogga following unrest. As restaurants were closed, the girl could not get food. On the pretext of taking her to a place that offered food, Manoj took the girl in his car. Three of his friends were also in the car, and together they took her to a deserted spot and gang-raped her, states the complaint.
The girl's mother came to know of the crime and a case was registered. The girl has been admitted to hospital for treatement.
The accused have been booked under POCSO and search is on to arrest them.