Chatra, Oct 12 (PTI) A 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man in Jharkhand’s Chatra district, police said on Monday.
The incident came to light after the girl was admitted to Sadar Hospital here by her family members, they said.
Police have launched a manhunt to nab the accused, SP Animesh Naithany said.
“The victim will be handed over to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), Chatra. Further action will be taken based on the CWC’s investigation report,” Naithany told PTI.
Chatra SDPO Sunny Vardhan said that based on statements of the girl and her parents, a Zero FIR was registered under the POCSO Act at Sadar police station on Monday. Subsequently, the case will be transferred to Lawalong police station for further investigation.
“The victim told the police that a man from her village lured her into a relationship and sexually exploited the girl,” said Narmadeshwar Singh, CWC chairman, Chatra.
“The minor was admitted to the hospital around 8 pm on Saturday after complaints of pain and bleeding,” Chatra Sadar Hospital Superintendent Manish Lal said.
During her medical examination, the girl was found to be one-month pregnant, he said. PTI CORR RPS RBT
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