Man Arrested for Allegedly Raping Seven-Year-Old Girl in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh
55-year-old man held for raping minor in UPโs Lakhimpur Kheri
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A 55-year-old man named Dheer Singh was arrested in Neemgaon, Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl. The incident occurred when he lured the girl to his home under the pretext of buying her chocolate. The police have initiated a thorough investigation.
- 01Dheer Singh, 55, was arrested for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl in Lakhimpur Kheri.
- 02The girl was lured to the accused's home with the promise of chocolate.
- 03An FIR has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Pocso Act.
- 04The girl has undergone a medical examination as part of the investigation.
- 05Police are actively pursuing further inquiries into the case.
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In a disturbing incident in Neemgaon, Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, a 55-year-old man named Dheer Singh was arrested for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl. The incident reportedly took place when the girl and her brother were at their family's garment shop. Singh allegedly lured the girl to his home under the pretense of buying her chocolate. Once there, he is accused of assaulting her and threatening her to remain silent. After returning home, the girl informed her parents, who promptly reported the matter to the police. Following the complaint, an FIR was registered under Section 65(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 5(m) and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. Kheri Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dr. Khyati Garg confirmed that a police team successfully located and arrested Singh. The girl has been sent for a medical examination, and the investigation is ongoing.
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This incident raises serious concerns about child safety in the community and highlights the need for increased vigilance and protective measures for minors.
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