Kolkata schoolgirl alleges kidnapping in car, gang rape after drugged with sedative-laced chocolate

KOLKATA: The Sarsuna Police have registered a case alleging the drugging and gang rape of a minor girl, along with the recording of an obscene video that was used to threaten her.

The case was registered on Wednesday under sections 123, 351(2) and 61(2) of BNS, read with sections 4, 6 and 10 of Pocso Act.

According to the complaint, the incident allegedly occurred between April 17 and 18. The complainant, the girl's mother, said her daughter was approached at Behala and offered a lift. The girl allegedly got into a car, in which two unknown men and one of her school friends were present.

The complaint alleges that after the girl got into the vehicle, she was offered a chocolate laced with sedatives, and subsequently became drugged. She was then allegedly taken to an unidentified location where the accused committed penetrative sexual assault on her.

The complainant further alleged that the accused recorded an inappropriate video of the minor and threatened her with serious consequences if she contacted the police. The complaint stated the girl remained in severe trauma following the incident and, as a result, the family could not immediately lodge an FIR.

Cops said an investigation has been initiated to identify and trace the accused and to verify the alleged role of the second girl, the school friend. Efforts are also underway to identify the vehicle and the location where the assault allegedly took place.

Officials said statements of witnesses have already been collected.