Girl raped on way home from party

MALANG, East Java: Returning from attending Idul Fitri celebrations, a 16-year-old girl was raped on Monday and her motorcycle was burned by the perpetrator to cover up his crime.

The victim, And, from the village of Jatiwangi, Dampit district was raped by Sd, 27, a resident of the village of Dadapan in Wagir district.

The incident occurred when And was riding her motorcycle home. The suspect stopped her and offered to accompany her as it was already dark.

The victim agreed and let Sd accompany her. On the way, SD stopped the motorcycle and raped the girl who was then left blacked out on the street.

To cover up his traces, Sd torched the motorcycle. Nearby residents helped the girl and reported the incident to the local police, which deployed officers to hunt Sd down. --Antara