Man held for raping 5-year-old girl
According to the police, the father of the victim filed a FIR on Monday, alleging that the accused lured the minor with chocolates to an isolated area in their village.
The accused then allegedly raped the child and threatened her with death if she disclosed the incident.
Following the FIR, the police swiftly arrested the accused, who is a neighbour of the victim. He has been charged under BNS and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act, 2012. The accused reportedly confessed to his crimes during police interrogation. A medical examination of the victim confirmed the occurrence of rape, stated Sarat Patra, the investigation officer of the case.
The man was presented in court on Monday, where his bail application was denied, and he was remanded into judicial custody. The police are continuing their investigation into the case, added Patra.
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