Budaun (UP), Apr 17 (PTI) A man was arrested on Friday for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl in the Civil Lines area here, police said.
The incident occurred on Thursday evening. The victim’s mother, who lives with her children while her husband works in Dubai, stated in her complaint that she had met the accused, identified as Vinay, at a bus stand about four months ago, according to police sources.
Vinay, a resident of Sakri Kasimpur in the Kadarchowk area, works as a bike taxi driver in Delhi.
The accused had been visiting the family since their meeting. On Thursday evening, Vinay arrived at the girl’s house and sent the mother to a nearby shop to buy tobacco. Finding the girl alone in the house, he sexually assaulted her. The incident came to light when the mother returned and found the child in distress, police said.
Civil Lines Station House Officer (SHO) Harendra Singh said that a case has been registered based on the mother’s complaint.
“The accused has been arrested and is being interrogated. The girl has been sent for a medical examination,” the SHO said.
Police added that the investigation into the matter is ongoing. PTI COR CDN SMV HIG HIG
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