Four-Year-Old Victim of Sexual Assault in Ranchi, Suspect on the Run
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Synopsis
A four-year-old girl was raped in Ranchi, prompting an FIR. The accused fled but was traced to Bihar. This incident highlights rising sexual violence in Jharkhand, with police efforts increasing.
Key Takeaways
- Four-year-old girl raped in Ranchi.
- Accused absconding, traced to Bihar.
- FIR filed by the child's mother.
- Rising cases of sexual violence in Jharkhand.
- Police directed to implement zero-tolerance policy.
Ranchi, March 2 (NationPress) A four-year-old girl was the victim of a rape incident in Swarn Jayanti Nagar, located within the Sukhdev Nagar police station precinct of Ranchi. An FIR was lodged on Sunday following a complaint from the child’s mother, as stated by police officials.
As per police reports, the assault occurred on Saturday night while the girl was playing close to her residence, with her mother preoccupied with household tasks. A man from the vicinity purportedly enticed her away and committed the sexual assault. The situation became apparent when the girl returned home in a state of distress.
Family members of the child confronted the alleged perpetrator at his home, leading to a physical altercation. The police were notified, but the suspect managed to evade capture prior to their arrival.
The investigative team traced the suspect's mobile phone to Bihar, prompting the dispatch of a police unit to apprehend him. The child has undergone a medical examination, and her statement has also been formally recorded.
This incident is part of a troubling trend of sexual violence reported in Jharkhand recently. On February 23, three minor girls were reportedly assaulted in the Khunti district while returning from a wedding. Police have arrested 18 individuals in connection with that case, the majority being minors.
Just three days prior, law enforcement officials apprehended three suspects in Bokaro for the rape and murder of another minor girl. Investigations revealed the involvement of the victim’s mother and a family friend in the crime. This situation has also been addressed in the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly.
In response to escalating concerns, Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta convened a high-level meeting on February 28 with senior police officials statewide. He instructed law enforcement agencies to adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards crimes against women and children, ensuring prompt legal action.
