Lanka: A middle-aged man was arrested by police for allegedly raping a minor girl in Lanka, Assam. The accused, who sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl was arrested on Thursday.
The accused, who is identified as Kaliram Mudoi raped the minor while she was alone at her home four days ago. Mudoi is a father of three children.
It is when the minor girl started screaming, her neighbours rushed to the spot and rescued her. The accused Mudoi was beaten up by the residents of the area and was handed over to the police of Kaki Mudoi village.
The victim's family has filed a complaint against the accused. Based on the complaint filed by the victim's family, the police registered a case and arrested him under the provisions of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
More details on the incident are awaited.