Six Men Took Turns To Brutally Rape A 17-Year-Old Girl In Kelantan
The suspects are between the ages of 20 and 32.
By Tang Ruxyn — 06 Jun 2017, 11:47 AM
A 17-year-old agreed to a supper date recently but the night ended on a horrifying note when she was raped by not one, but a total of six men - including her boyfriend
It is learned that the victim had asked for her mother's permission earlier to go out with her 21-year-old boyfriend to eat rojak at an eatery nearby the Tok Uban area in Pasir Mas, Kelantan last Friday, 2 June.
They went out at about 11.45pm and after eating, the victim's boyfriend brought her to an isolated pondok (hut) in Tok Uban.
The police revealed that five men aged between 20 and 32 were already waiting at the pondok when the couple arrived
According to Kelantan acting police chief Senior Asst Comm Din Ahmad, the victim did not recognise any of the men, who are said to be the boyfriend's acquaintances.
"The suspect was seen talking with a group of men before they rushed towards the victim and held the victim, who screamed." he reportedly said.
The victim screamed for help and tried to escape but to no avail. The group of men had threatened to light up a firecracker in the victim's mouth if she didn't comply with their demands.
It was revealed that all the suspects, including her boyfriend, took turns to rape the victim during the traumatic incident that happened between 12am until 4am that day.
It was reported that the victim had asked her boyfriend to drop her off at a friend's house at about 4am. She was later sent back to her house in Bukit Panar, Tanah Merah by a friend.
The victim then lodged a police report with her mother at the Tok Uban police station on Saturday, 3 June.
The police have arrested five suspects linked to the case as of yesterday, 5 June
Following the police report lodged by the victim and her mother, the police arrested four men on Saturday, 3 June. Three out of the four suspects tested positive for drugs.
According to media reports, the 21-year-old boyfriend have also surrendered himself to the police, bringing the total arrests so far to five people.
The suspects have been detained for a total of seven days to assist in the investigations. The case is being investigated under Section 375B of the Penal Code for gang-rape, which prescribes a penalty of 10 to 30 years' jail and whipping.