Tragedy in Surat: Teen's Ordeal Sparks Statewide Outcry

A teenage girl was reportedly raped by three men in Surat during the Navratri festival. Police arrested two suspects, Munna Paswan and Shivshankar Chaurasia, after a chase involving gunfire. The incident has sparked a statewide response, with an ongoing hunt for the third suspect.

A teenage girl was allegedly assaulted by three men in Surat, Gujarat, amid the Navratri festivities, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

During the pursuit, police fired shots to apprehend the suspects, resulting in the arrest of two men. The third suspect remains at large.

The incident occurred on the outskirts of Mota Borsara village, with police mobilizing a large-scale operation including dog squads and forensic teams to track down the perpetrators.

(With inputs from agencies.)