Assam: Minor girl attempts suicide after being raped; accused held

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
ANI | Updated: Jan 19, 2020 02:30 IST
Charaideo (Assam) [India], Jan 19 (ANI): A 32-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl, who later attempted
suicide in Charaideo district, police said on Saturday
The accused has been identified as Papu Gogoi, who reportedly is the Publicity Secretary of Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) of the
Charaideo district committee.As per police, the victim used to work as a helper at a house of the accused
An FIR in the case was lodged by the victim's mother at Borhat Police Station.The accused person fled away from Borhat after the incident
In a joint effort, a team led by Borhat Police and Charaideo District Cyber Cell apprehended the accused from Dibrugarh at 4 pm on Saturday
The minor was taken to the local hospital and later shifted to a hospital in Sonari
Her condition is said to be stable now
A case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and POCSO Act has been registered against the accused
Further investigation is underway
(ANI)