Police have arrested four men for the gang rape of a 16-year-old adolescent girl in Janakpur.

The incident took place on October 26, however, it came into light recently after the victim filed complaint at District Police Office, Dhanusha, following blackmail from the rapists, police said.

According to a complaint filed by the victim, four men forcefully picked her from Chhath Ghat on the night of October 26 and moved her to a secluded place where they took turns to rape and sexually abuse her.

According to the victim, the men who were all drunk raped her by covering her mouth.

The accused identified as Manish Kumar Mandal, Raju Mandal, Gudu Mandal and Sunil Mandal—all aged between 18 and 20—are from Janakpur Sub-metropolis.

Police have been continuing investigation into the case by extending their judicial remand from the district court, said SP Chakra Bahadur Singh.

It is learnt that the victim remained mum for a long period as the perpetrators had threatened to kill her if she revealed the incidenet to anyone.