PALGHAR, Aug 11: In a shocking incident, a 19-year-old young woman was allegedly gang-raped by six men after her boyfriend was beaten up and chased away on a deserted road in Talasari taluka of Palghar district.
Police have arrested three of the accused so far, while a hunt is on for the remaining three.
Police said the Girl and her boyfriend had gone to Umargaon in Gujarat & while returning, their two-wheeler skidded and both fell near Aamgaon.
Taking advantage of the deserted stretch, 03 men who arrived on a motorcycle allegedly intimidated the couple and summoned three more accomplices.
The group then assaulted and chased away the girl's boyfriend before taking her to a secluded spot near Dag Bungalow in Talasari, where she was allegedly gang-raped.
The traumatised girl approached Talasari police station and lodged a complaint. Her boyfriend also recorded his statement.
Police registered a case of gang rape and launched an investigation.
Based on the woman's statement, one accused was arrested first, followed by two more on Tuesday.
Special teams have been formed to track down the remaining accused.
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