Assam: 65-year-old man arrested for raping minor girl in Baksa

A 65-year-old man was arrested by Baksa police on charges of raping a 9-year-old girl in Fulguri, Baksa. The accused, Ramesh Das, was taken into custody under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

According to police sources, the minor girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by Das on multiple occasions. The incident came to light after the girl's family filed a complaint with the police.

The police swiftly acted on the complaint and apprehended the accused, who has been sent to judicial custody. The incident has sparked widespread outrage in the region, with locals demanding stringent punishment for the accused.

The police have assured that a thorough investigation will be conducted, and justice will be served to the victim and her family.