Police said they have arrested the three men and that the investigation is being treated as a priority.

12:50, Wed, Jul 22, 2026 Updated: 12:56, Wed, Jul 22, 2026

Indian police with walkie talkie

The incident happened in Lucknow, India (Image: Getty)

A 15-year-old girl was put through hell as she was allegedly gang-raped by three men after being lured into a car under the assumption of going for a ride. Police said that the men abandoned the teenager outside her home after allegedly committing the assault on Monday, July 20.

The trio of men were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the incident, with the investigation continuing. It has not been confirmed whether or not the accused had any relation to the teenager.

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According to officers, the teenager, in her statement, said that she was persuaded by one of the accused to accompany him for a car ride in Lucknow, India, and then during the journey she was allegedly taken to a room and sexually assaulted by the three men.

Police launched an investigation to track down the accused, which led to their arrests. Officers also seized the vehicle allegedly used to transport the teen to the room, reports The Times of India.

Investigators also collected forensic evidence, examined witness accounts, and evaluated the sequence of events which led up to the alleged assault. The 15-year-old was also sent for a medical examination after her statement was recorded.

Naveen Kumar Singh, the additional deputy commissioner of police, said that evidence found, including medical findings and the victim’s statement, is all being incorporated into the police investigation.

The case is being treated as a priority because the victim is a minor, Mr Singh added.