India, Jan. 19 -- A 14-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by three men while she was with two friends on a hilltop in Maihar district of Madhya Pradesh. Police have registered an FIR against five people, including the two friends, and taken three into custody, with a search underway for the remaining two accused. The incident occurred on Saturday evening but came to light on Monday.

Maihar superintendent of police Awadesh Singh said the girl had gone to the market to buy vegetables when she met her two friends. "They allegedly forced her to accompany them on a motorcycle ride to a hill. After spending some time at a temple, the group was returning when three men on another motorcycle intercepted them," he added.

"The men beg...