20-year-old gang-raped, 2 held

Kolkata: A footpath dweller, aged about 20 years, was allegedly gang-raped by three young men on Friday early morning near Fairlie Place. According to locals, the girl was found crying and was also bleeding profusely.

While patrolling the area, a traffic constable found her and upon inquiry, came to know that she had been gang-raped by three persons.

Immediately, North Port police station was informed and the girl was admitted to the Kolkata Medical College. There, her medical examination was done too. Sources informed that rape was confirmed following the medical examination. Her condition is stated to be still critical.

Later, the girl informed the police about the youths who were also residents of the nearby area. By Friday evening, police arrested two of the accused — identified as Chandan Saha and Sunil Yadav. Investigators are still searching for the third one.

Following the incident, other footpath dwellers are panic-striken and are understandably worried about their family members. But the police have assured them that no harm will be done.