Arrest Made in Lakhimpur Kheri Sexual Assault Case of 6-Year-Old Girl
Lakhimpur Kheri: Man accused of sexually exploiting 6-year-old arrested in encounter
Hindustan Times
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In Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, India, a 34-year-old man named Ram Jivan was arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl. The police apprehended him following an exchange of gunfire while he attempted to evade arrest.
- 01The accused, Ram Jivan, is approximately 34 years old and from the same village as the victim.
- 02He was arrested after a brief encounter with police near Sharda canal.
- 03A country-made pistol and cartridges were recovered from the accused.
- 04Multiple charges, including attempted murder and sexual assault under the Pocso Act, have been filed against him.
- 05The incident occurred while the girl was playing outside her home.
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In a disturbing incident in Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, India, a six-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by Ram Jivan, a 34-year-old man from her village. The assault took place on Tuesday evening when Jivan lured the girl to a secluded area while she was playing outside her home. Following the report of the assault, a joint police team, including the Sadar Kotwali police and SWAT unit, quickly mobilized to apprehend the suspect. Late on Tuesday night, they located Jivan near the Sharda canal on the Ravhi-Saraicha road. During the encounter, Jivan opened fire at the police, resulting in a retaliatory response that injured him in the leg. He was subsequently arrested, and a country-made pistol along with cartridges was seized from him. Jivan faces multiple charges, including attempted murder under Section 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act.
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This incident raises concerns about child safety in the community and highlights the need for increased vigilance and protective measures for children.
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