4 Arrested for Gang Rape of Teen in Maharashtra, Main Suspect Still at Large

The police have arrested four persons in connection with a case, while the main accused remains at large, according to an official statement. The prime accused, Vijay Ghadge, who is 25 years old and acquainted with the girl, allegedly invited her to his house. At the time of the incident, four other men were present at Ghadge’s house. According to the First Information Report (FIR), Ghadge reportedly raped the teenager, after which two others also sexually assaulted her.

The teenager later informed her family members about the gang rape after returning home, and they subsequently filed a police complaint. The arrested individuals are all farmers from the same locality, and Ghadge remains on the run. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the official added. *(Note: The text is derived from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by NDTV staff, except for the headline.

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