Two girls raped in Tamil Nadu, three minors among six arrested

Preliminary investigation revealed that the 17-year-old dropped out of school and was searching for a job when a 15-year-old boy befriended her.

Six people, including three minors, were arrested for raping two girls in Tamil Nadu's Tiruppur district.

The two girls are aged 13 and 17. The incident came to light after the 17-year-old girl became pregnant and informed her relatives.

The 17-year-old girl lost her parents at a young age and was living with her aunt.

Preliminary investigation revealed that the 17-year-old dropped out of school and was searching for a job when a 15-year-old boy befriended her.

On the pretext of getting her a job, the 15-year-old took her to two of his friends, who allegedly raped her multiple times since January.

In one such instance, the survivor was accompanied by a 13-year-old girl. The perpetrators also raped her.

The 17-year-old found that she was pregnant after missing her menstrual cycle for three months. She then informed her aunt, who approached Udumalaipettai police station and filed a complaint.

Police officials registered a case against Jeya Kaleeswaran, Mathan Kumar, Barani Kumar and three other boys under the POCSO Act.