Teenager arrested in Varanasi hospital for allegedly raping four-year-old

In a disturbing incident, a 17-year-old boy was arrested in Varanasi for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl, police confirmed on Sunday. The incident reportedly took place on May 30 in a village under the jurisdiction of Gyanpur police station.

According to Bhadohi Superintendent of Police Meenakshi Katyayan, the arrest followed a complaint filed by the victim’s mother. The juvenile accused is charged under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Section 376 A (rape and assault), 504 (insult with intent to disturb peace), 506 (criminal intimidation) and the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act.

The accused was taken into custody after being tracked down at a hospital in Varanasi, where his family had taken him to avoid arrest. He was subsequently taken to Mirzapur Juvenile Reform Centre after being arrested twice earlier for theft, police sources said.

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