A gang of around a dozen robbers have allegedly raped a woman and her 14-year-old daughter after ambushing their car on the Delhi-Kanpur National Highway.
The rape survivors and four of their family members were headed to Shahjahanpur from Noida when their car was ambushed after Friday midnigt near the village of Dostpur.
Police said the women were raped for three hours at gunpoint while other family members were thrashed.
Police have launched an investigation into the case and 15 suspects have been detained. A nomadic gang from Rajasthan is believed to be behind this crime.
"The family was returning from Noida. A few miscreants tried to rob the family and then did certain indecent things. We are investigating the case further," a policeman said.
Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Javeed has said that the police has mobilised all resources to nab the culprits. He tweeted, "Horrible Bulandshahr incident a challenge. Going all out to nab the culprits. All resources being deployed. Useful leads being pursued."
Horrible Bulandshr incident a challenge. going all out to nab the culprits. All resources being deployed. Useful leads being pursued.— Javeed (@javeeddgpup) July 31, 2016
Hitting out at Akhilesh Yadav government, Bulandshahr MP Bhola Singh said, " It is a very sad incident. My sympathies are with the family. I have talked with police and told them strictly to get hold of the accused and punish them. The state government should take cognisance of the matter and action should be taken as soon as possible."
The police has admitted lapses but is expecting a breakthrough in the case by the evening.
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