India News | Elderly Man Held for Raping Minor in Meghalaya

Shillong, Jun 28 (PTI) A 73-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl at a remote village in Meghalaya's Ri Bhoi District, police said on Wednesday.

The accused was arrested on Tuesday after a medical test of the girl revealed that she was sexually assaulted, SP Giri Prasad said.

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An FIR was filed by the minor's parents at the nearest police station following which the elderly man was apprehended.

The girl is currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital, police added.

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