Assam: 72-year-old man held for allegedly raping a minor girl in Hailakandi

The elderly woman was arrested under the POCSO Act following case number 136/23 of Hailakandi Sadar police station.

The alleged accused in rape case

Assam Police on July 12 apprehended a 72-year-old man for allegedly raping a minor girl in the state's Hailakandi district.

The arrested person has been identified as Shukkur Ali Barabhuiya who is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl.

The elderly man was arrested under the POCSO Act following case number 136/23 of Hailakandi Sadar police station.

This is a developing story. Further details are awaited.

Edited By: Amit Chaurasia

Published On: Jul 12, 2023