Outrage in Goalpara: Three arrested for heinous crime against teenagers in Assam

A shocking incident has rocked the town of Lakhipur in Goalpara, Assam, where a group of miscreants allegedly subjected a group of teenagers, including a girl, to brutal torture and blackmail.

The incident, which occurred about a month ago, has sent shockwaves across the local community, with demands for swift and stringent action against the perpetrators growing louder.

Reports indicate that the victims, who were returning from a Raas festival, were intercepted by a group of around 10 miscreants while on their way home on a bike. The gang allegedly demanded a ransom of Rs 1 lakh from the teenagers, and when they refused, they were subjected to inhumane torture.

The situation took a particularly disturbing turn when the miscreants forced the girl to strip naked and recorded her video. The perpetrators then blackmailed the family, threatening to upload the video on social media if the ransom was not paid.
An initial payment of Rs 20,000 was made through phonepay, but the remaining amount was not forthcoming. Undeterred, the miscreants uploaded the video on social media, exposing the victims to public humiliation.

The girl's guardians promptly approached the police and filed an FIR, leading to the arrest of three individuals so far. The police are currently searching for the remaining accused, and the investigation is ongoing.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage in Lakhipur, with locals demanding justice for the victims and exemplary punishment for the perpetrators. The authorities have assured a thorough investigation, and the community awaits swift action against those responsible for this heinous crime.

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