Minor girl allegedly raped, one nabbed
A minor girl was allegedly raped for multiple times in the Gobordanga area of North 24-Parganas district. One person, Sunil Roy was arrested by police in connection with the incident.
A CPI leader was arrested for allegedly molesting a 14-year-old girl in Arthungal area of Alappuzha district, the police said.
Officials said that the accused, identified as Satheeesan, a CPI leader, was arrested by Arthungal police on the basis of a complaint lodged by the victim on Friday. A case has been registered under the POCSO Act against him.
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The minor, in her complaint, has stated that she was molested on multiple occasions by the accused, they said.
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According to police, the victim belongs to the scheduled caste community and revealed about the incident during a counselling session at the school.
Both Satheesan and the girl’s family were known to each other and the accused was the president of SC community co-operative society, said the police.
The accused CPI leader was produced before court and has been sent on police remand, they added.
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