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Police break up jirga settlement in ‘rape case’ in Peshawar
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize PESHAWAR: Police in the Badaber area of Peshawar have arrested three suspects in connection with an alleged gang rape case, bringing the incident to a conclusion, officials said.
- According to police, several members of a local jirga who were involved in deciding the matter have also been taken into custody.
- Officials said the alleged incident took place a few months ago.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize PESHAWAR: Police in the Badaber area of Peshawar have arrested three suspects in connection with an alleged gang rape case, bringing the incident to a conclusion, officials said.
According to police, several members of a local jirga who were involved in deciding the matter have also been taken into custody.
Officials said the alleged incident took place a few months ago. After the incident, a local jirga reportedly decided that one of the accused would marry the victim, while compensation money would also be paid to her father.
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