India News | Jharkhand: Juvenile Apprehended for Raping Minor in Khunti

Khunti (Jharkhand) [India], April 27 (ANI): Local police have arrested a 12-year old juvenile on Sunday for allegedly raping a minor girl in the Torpa district of Jharkhand.

According to the police, the accused of the incident (that took place on Saturday) has been sent to a correction home in Ranchi.

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"The victim (five years old) had gone to buy a cold drink from the nearby shop, where the accused found her alone and allegedly raped her," Khunti Police informed.

A case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

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Further investigation into the matter is underway. (ANI)

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