Jamtara News: Tribal Girl Assaulted in Jamtara After Being Lured by False Claim of Dog Attacking Goat

Ranchi, November 30, 2024: In a shocking incident reported from Jamtara, two men allegedly assaulted a 14-year-old tribal girl under the pretext of telling her that her goat was being attacked by a dog. The incident occurred in the Mihijam police station area on Friday afternoon and has left the local community in shock.

The Horrifying Incident in Mihijam

The victim, a 14-year-old tribal girl, was reportedly approached by two men who told her that her goat was being bitten by a dog behind some bushes. Believing the claim, the young girl went to investigate, only to be met with a brutal assault. The two accused men, identified as 20-year-old Lakhan Rana and 22-year-old Ranjeet Kol, allegedly took advantage of the situation to carry out the heinous act.

Local sources have stated that the assault took place in a secluded area near the bushes where the girl had gone to check on her goat. After the assault, the men fled the scene, leaving the victim traumatized and in distress. The girl, in a state of shock, later managed to return home and informed her mother about the horrific ordeal.

Victim’s Mother Files Complaint

The girl’s mother promptly filed a complaint at the Mihijam police station, leading to an investigation into the crime. The police have identified the two accused men, Lakhan Rana and Ranjeet Kol, who are now the subject of a manhunt. According to the police, efforts are underway to apprehend the accused and bring them to justice.

Authorities are treating this case with utmost urgency and they have assured the community that every step will be taken to ensure the perpetrators are caught and held accountable for their actions.

Community Outrage and Police Response

The brutal nature of the assault has led to widespread outrage in the local community, particularly within the tribal population. Local leaders and residents have expressed their concern over the safety of young girls in the area, calling for stricter measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

The police have also heightened their patrols in the area and investigations are ongoing to ensure that justice is served. Law enforcement authorities are examining all possible angles, including the motives behind the attack and any possible connections to similar crimes in the region.

Accused Men on the Run

As of now, both Lakhan Rana and Ranjeet Kol remain at large. The police have urged anyone with information about their whereabouts to come forward and assist in the investigation. Meanwhile, the girl’s family has been provided with immediate assistance and the victim is receiving support from local authorities and organizations to help her recover from the trauma.

This incident underscores the continued need for vigilance and awareness around the safety of minors, particularly in rural and tribal areas. The authorities are calling for the community’s cooperation to ensure such crimes do not go unpunished.

The investigation continues and police remain hopeful that the accused will be apprehended soon.