Three alleged rapists have been detained at Chhaterpur police station, said DSP Chhaterpur Shambhu K Singh. Two sisters belonging to tribal community were allegedly gangraped by these rapists on the night of October 4.
The sisters were living in a rented room of a lodge situated on NH 98.
DSP Chhaterpur Shambhu K Singh said among the three alleged rapists two are minors and one adult identified as Goldie. The three detained are named accused in the FIR, added the DSP.
He further said the sisters have recorded their statements before the police. Police awaited medical examination report of these two sisters. The two sisters were presented before the judicial magistrate where their ordeal has been recorded by the judicial magistrate under section 164 of CrPC.
Police have invoked SC ST prevention of atrocities act against the three despite two being minors. Former JD U MlA Sudha Chwdhury and CPI Ml leaders were the first to hit the street against this gang rape of tribal sisters.
later sitting BJP MlA R K Kishore took time off his political tour and went to Chhaterpur police station asking officials to nab the alleged rapists.
Meanwhile Chhaterpur police have sent a letter to SP urging him to write to DC for Rs 5 lakh as compensation to each of the victims. Police protection has been provided to the victims and family said SP.