State vs. Accused — Rape of minor girl in Nagaland

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1. News29 Jun 2026

   Nagaland Rape: Latest News, Photos, Videos on Nagaland Rape - NDTV.COM

   In a shocking incident, a 12-year-old tribal girl in Nagaland was allegedly raped at least three times on different occasions, police said. The suspect, a non-tribal, who was stripped, paraded and beaten up by a mob, was rescued by the police.

   Explanation in simple terms: A 12-year-old girl in Nagaland was sexually assaulted multiple times by a man from outside her community. The suspect was caught by angry villagers who beat and stripped him before police intervened to protect him. This is a serious crime case involving a child victim. The authorities are investigating the allegations.

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2. News12 Oct 2023

   Man sentenced to 20-year rigorous imprisonment for raping minor girl in Nagaland

   He had raped the minor on December 13, 2022, when the victim along with her friends went to a jungle to collect firewood. After absconding for a week, the accused surrendered before the Chozuba Women Police Station in the district.

   Explanation in simple terms: A man in Nagaland was found guilty of raping a young girl and sentenced to 20 years in prison. The crime happened in December 2022 when the girl went to collect firewood in a jungle. The man ran away but turned himself in to police a week later. This sentence means he will spend two decades in jail as punishment for this serious crime.

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3. News30 May 2018

   As Nagaland Minor Alleges Rape, Mob Strips Suspect, Beats And Parades Him

   Guwahati: In a shocking incident, a 12-year-old tribal girl in Nagaland was allegedly raped at least three times on different occasions, police said. The suspect, a non-tribal, who was stripped, paraded and beaten up by a mob, was rescued by ...

   Explanation in simple terms: A 12-year-old girl in Nagaland reported being raped multiple times by a man from outside her tribe. An angry mob caught the suspect, stripped him, beat him, and paraded him publicly before police rescued him. The case highlights the serious crime against a child while raising concerns about mob justice taking the law into its own hands instead of letting the legal system handle the investigation and trial.

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