Assam: 11-year-old girl sexually assaulted in Margherita; one arrested

Dibrugarh, June 7: A 28-year-old man was arrested in Assam’s Margherita for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl after gaining the family’s trust.

The accused has been identified as Raju Khan of Margherita.

“The man first befriended the child’s father and frequently visited their home. The person used money and gifts to ingratiate himself with the parents and ultimately abused the girl inside the house in Sidehing Agbandha village,” said a family member.

The incident came to light after the child’s health deteriorated recently, and local women raised concerns.

“When the neighbours questioned the family, the incident of child abuse came to light. The police were informed about the incident, and an FIR was filed,” said a local resident.

After knowing the incident, a group of villagers overpowered Khan, beat him and at last handed him over to the Margherita police.

“We have arrested the accused, and relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act have been registered against the accused. Our investigation has been going on,” said a police official.

According to police, the accused was in police custody and assured that the investigation would be fast-tracked.

He added that police are conducting inquiries into how the man became close to the family and whether others were involved or aware of the abuse.

Local organisations demand strict punishment for the culprit.

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