Girl, 17, raped in holiday outing in Johor
March 19, 2008
SHE probably thought it was safe to change clothes in the bushes.
After all, her family was nearby.
But the school holiday outing to Gunung Pulai waterfall in Kulai, Johor, turned into a nightmare for the 17-year-old student when she was raped, reported Harian Metro.
While her parents and two younger siblings went into the water at about 2.30pm, the girl ducked behind some bushes to change into her swimsuit.
Three men pounced on her behind and dragged her further into the undergrowth.
It is understood that one man in his 20s undressed and raped the girl.
His accomplices went through her clothings and took her belongings.
As she struggled with her attacker, the student managed to break free and screamed for help, reported New Straits Times.
Her family caught the two accomplices, but the rapist escaped.
The two men, also in their 20s, were handed over to the police, while the victim was sent to Kulai Hospital for a medical examination.
Kulai Jaya police chief Zulkefly Yahya said that the two men identified the alleged rapist.
But when police went to the suspect's home, he was not there.
Superintendent Zulkefly said: 'The two men are being remanded for seven days to help in the investigation.
'Meanwhile, the search for the third suspect is underway and we hope that the public will come forward with information on the case.'
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