Surat: Umra police have registered a case against a 17-year-old boy for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl he met on Instagram. The two had been communicating on the social media platform for a couple of months before deciding to meet in person. The meeting allegedly ended in sexual assault, police said.According to the FIR, the accused had befriended the girl, who hails from Rajasthan and resides in Amroli, a few months ago. After communicating online for several days, the two decided to meet.On Oct 9, the girl called the boy to meet her near her educational institute in the Umra police station area. The boy arrived at the location, and the two began walking together before reaching Dutch Garden.They travelled to Pal by autorickshaw and BRTS bus before arriving at a residential society. According to the complaint, the boy persuaded the girl to accompany him to a friend’s home and took her to an apartment. With no one else present, he allegedly forced her into a sexual relationship.Disturbed by the incident, the girl later informed her family members. Her family approached Umra police and lodged a complaint against the boy.Police have detained the minor and initiated further proceedings in accordance with juvenile justice laws.
