Man accused of raping a minor caught at Nepal border

NEW DELHI: A 20-year-old man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl was arrested at the Nepal border as he tried to escape, a Delhi police official said on Tuesday.

The accused is identified as Umesh Thapa, a resident of Faridabad in Haryana.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (South West) Rohit Meena said that on May 1, a medico-legal case (MLC) was received at Delhi Cantt police station from Safdarjung Hospital involving a child victim who was killed by was brought to her mother for examination and found to be pregnant.

When the police team reached the hospital, they recorded the statement of the victim and his mother. “Accordingly, a case has been registered under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and POCSO Act and an investigation has been initiated,” the DCP said.

Since the victim is only 13 years old, she could not provide any details about the accused other than his name – Umesh. “The family members of the minor victim were also unable to reveal his details as they do not have his mobile number or any other details. Several informants have been roped in to collect information about the accused,” the DCP said.

The DCP said that after sincere efforts, it is known from some sources that the accused Umesh Thapa is hiding in Nepal.

The team reached Nepal border and lured the accused with some property and when he reached the border he was arrested.