RAJKOT: A man was booked on Tuesday for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at least three times over a period of one year in
Jamnagar city.
Police booked Pravin Chauhan for
rape of the minor and launched a manhunt for him.
According to cased details, the girl and Chauhan live in the same society. About a year ago, Chauhan lured the girl to a secluded place and allegedly raped her. About 10 days ago, he raped her again before eloping with her on Monday morning, police said.
However, when the girl began crying, Chauhan dropped her near Falla village about 25km from Jamnagar and fled. The survivor returned home and told her parents about Chauhan. Following this, the girl’s parents lodged a complaint with Panchkoshi A-Division police station on Tuesday.
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