Man arrested for rape

Kailashahar, 22 June 2024, TRIPURATIMES Editorial

Khowai, 22 June: Early Saturday morning, Khowai police arrested a 50-year-old man on suspicion of raping a 7-year-old girl.

The incident was reported from Hatkata area of ​​Samatal Padmabil Panchayat under the jurisdiction of Khowai police station. The minor girl went to her maternal uncle’s house and allegedly witnessed the incident.

Based on the complaint filed by the victim’s mother on Friday evening, the accused was arrested early on Saturday morning. The accused was produced before the court and remanded in judicial custody till June 24. The court also asked the Investigating Officer (IO) to submit the case diary on that day.