Class 8th UP girl set on fire after gangrape

The assailants then escaped even as her elder sister rushed to the village and raised an alarm. But by the time family of the girl and neighbours reached the spot, the girl had already sustained 80 percent burns.

The police station in-charge RP Pandey told IANS that girl's family has not lodged an official complaint.

He however had added that based on the information available, police teams were raiding different locations in pursuit of the assailants.