Two Minor Girls Raped in Jharkhand's Palamu

Medininagar: Two mir girls were allegedly gang-raped while returning home from a Durga puja fair in Jharkhand 's Palamu district, a police officer said on Sunday.

Though incident took place in Naudiha Bazar police station limit on Friday, it came to light on Sunday evening, said Sub-Divisional Police Officer (Chatarpur) Awh Yav.

two girls belonging to Dalit families were returning home from Naudiha puja fair in Saraidih on Friday when accused caught m and committed crime, police officer said.

girls narrated ir ordeal to ir family members.

Attempts were me to settle matter at panchayat level for next two days. A complaint in this regard was registered late on Sunday evening, he said.

An investigation is underway and victims have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital for medical check-up, SDPO said.

Officer-in-Charge of Naudiha Bazar police station Amit Kumar Dwidi said a massive hunt was on to apprehend accused, who were reported at large. 

With PTI Inputs