Guwahati: Baksa police arrested a 65-year-old man on charges of raping a 9-year-old girl at Fulguri in Assam’s Baksa district.
The accused, identified as Ramesh Das, was taken into custody under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
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According to police, the minor girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by Das on multiple occasions.
The incident came to light after the girl’s family lodged a complaint with the police.
The police swiftly apprehended the accused and sent him to judicial custody.
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Outraged locals called for severe punishment for the accused.
The police have assured that a thorough investigation will be conducted, and justice will be served to the victim and her family.