Police investigate gang-rape rumors

Police investigate gang-rape rumors

BOGOR (JP): Bogor Regional Police chief Col. Edi Darnadi said
on Monday police officers were expecting residents to come
forward to provide information about a group reportedly
committing gang rapes.

"We don't have any clue about it yet. There weren't any
reports made by victims or relatives if the rumors are true," Edi
said.

"Those who spread the rumors can be charged under articles of
the Criminal Code. This also applies to those who don't report
rape cases."

The rumor started in Kemang Batas village of Kemang district
after a young mother was reportedly raped by a group of seven
wearing "ninja" attire. The woman gave birth the previous week.

Rumors said the group was responsible for five rape cases this
month and reportedly struck at night. The rumors caused unease
among residents and the burning of a man accused of being a
rapist on Sunday.

"We find it difficult to solve the case because there have
been no reports made by the victims or relatives," Edi
reiterated. (21/nvn)