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Guwahati: The Assam Police on Saturday arrested a 60-year-old man for allegedly raping a five-year-old minor girl in North Lakhimpur district of Assam.

The heinous crime took place in the district’s Harmuti area late Friday evening.

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According to the police, the sexagenarian accused allegedly raped the minor girl in his shop.

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The victim was later discovered by her mother inside the shop who soon informed the local police.

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The girl was immediately shifted to a nearby hospital where she is currently being treated.

As the nefarious crime came to the fore, the enraged locals staged a protest outside the police station demanding strict action against the accused.

Meanwhile, the police have been ascertaining the details of the case.