Latest News | Man Held for Raping Mentally Challenged Minor in Assam
Get latest articles and stories on Latest News at LatestLY. A 43-year-old man has been arrested in Assam's Karimganj district for allegedly raping a mentally challenged minor girl, police said on Monday.
Karimganj (Assam), Jul 26 (PTI) A 43-year-old man has been arrested in Assam's Karimganj district for allegedly raping a mentally challenged minor girl, police said on Monday.
The man had allegedly raped his 17-year-old neighbour on Saturday, officer-in-charge of Badarpur Police Station Dipak Saikia said.
The girl was alone in the house and was strolling in the backyard when the accused dragged her into a room and allegedly raped her.
“We have arrested the man and a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has been registered against him.
“Since the girl is a minor and mentally challenged, her statement has been taken very carefully and she is undergoing a medical examination,” Saikia said.
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