Nirbhaya case redux: Minor construction labourer gang-raped in Telangana; dies

Telangana: A 15-year-old construction labourer was gang-raped by four men in the Peddapalli district. She suffered critical wounds and died en route to Madhya Pradesh.

The incident is said to have occurred on August 14. However, it came to light on Thursday. The girl succumbed to injuries while travelling to her home state -- Madhya Pradesh.

She was working as a construction labourer near Peddapalli town. A native of Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, the girl along with her sister’s family had migrated to Peddapalli.

She along with her parents migrated to Telangana to work at a brick kiln. Two days ago, the girl was allegedly raped by four persons on the outskirts of Peddapalli. She was severely injured in the incident.

When her parents were shifting her to Madhya Pradesh, the victim succumbed to injuries on the outskirts of Peddapalli.

"Four persons allegedly raped her as per the complaint lodged by the girl's brother," police said.

A police team has been sent to Madhya Pradesh for investigation and more details are awaited.

Some suspects were picked up and are being questioned in connection with the incident. A case has been registered and an investigation is on.