Man arrested for raping four-year-old girl

District Collector Mohammadabad Arun Kumar said that a four-year-old girl who had come for a wedding ceremony was raped in a guest house on July 11.

Based on the complaint of the girl’s father, charges have been filed against the accused and an investigation has been initiated, Kumar said.

He added that the accused was identified during the course of investigation. Late on Friday night, police arrested Dabloo (son of Ram Ladaite Sharma), who was carrying a reward of Rs 25,000, after an encounter near Pakhna railway station.

Half a dozen cases are pending against the accused, Kumar said, adding that after the incident, he spent nights in the jungle and committed crimes during the day.