In the quiet town of Gerik, Perak, a horrifying incident has sent shockwaves through the community. A young 11-year-old girl, whose identity remains protected, was allegedly raped by seven individuals, friends of her older brother, according to The Straits Times.
The suspects, aged between 13 and 31, were apprehended on November 21 after the victim’s family reported the incident to the police.
The Alleged Incident
The disturbing episode unfolded on November 3 at approximately 2 pm in Kampung Pahat Luar. According to Gerik police chief Superintendent Zulkifli Mahmood, the seven suspects took turns raping the victim inside a neighbor’s house.
The whole assault was witnessed by the victim’s 9-year-old brother who saw the whole thing and told his father about what happened, telling him that the 7 guys were raping his sister.
The victim’s 36-year-old mother was informed by her husband about the incident, and the family filed a police report on November 20, shedding light on the appalling crime.
Arrest and Remand
Prompt action by the Gerik police led to the arrest of all seven suspects at 1:51 am on November 21. They are currently under remand until November 27 for further investigations.
Superintendent Zulkifli Mahmood emphasized the seriousness of the case, stating that the investigation is being conducted under the Penal Code for gang rape.
Statements from the Police Chief
Superintendent Zulkifli Mahmood released an official statement on November 22, providing details on the suspects. Six of them are siblings, while the seventh is a friend. The police chief expressed concern about the witness’s claim that similar incidents had occurred multiple times before.
The victim also doesn’t go to school and the police are also investigating why she is not in school.