Balod (Chhattisgarh) [India], October 31 (ANI): A police personnel has been arrested for allegedly inflicting burns on a one and half-year-old girl with cigarettes in Balod district of Chhattisgarh, police said.

According to police, the accused has been identified as Avinash Rai.

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"A complaint was lodged by the victim's mother against the accused, after which a case was registered. Further investigation is on," Jitendra Singh Meena, Superintendent of Police, Balod said.

"Avinash Rai was absconding after committing the crime, was apprehended today, he added. (ANI)

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