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Jharkhand: 3-year-old's rape hushed up by Panchayat over feast 'fine' from suspect
Panchayat members in Gumla allegedly accepted Rs 20,000 to conceal a child's rape. The money was reportedly used for a feast after the suspect's family paid the fine. Police arrested the teenage suspect after visiting the village on Sunday evening. A magisterial probe will verify if panchayat members shielded the suspect for cash. Authorities are investigating all aspects of the alleged crime and the feast.
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