Two men in Enga Province have been arrested and charged for sexual penetration and rape.
Police report that on the 22nd of October, at around 1pm, the victim, a 19-year-old female, and another female were walking back from school when the two suspects approached and threatened them with bush knives.
The suspects, from Waipakam village, aged 20 and 19, forced both girls into a nearby bush. However, one of the girls managed to escape.
The 19-year-old girl, unfortunately, was taken into the bushes and raped.
After raping the girl, the suspects escaped. She sought help and was taken to the Kompiam Hospital for medical treatment.
Police responded to the matter and managed to round up the suspects, who are now in custody.
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