65-Year-Old Man Arrested in Assam for Raping Two Minors, One Dies by Suicide
Assam: 65-year-old man arrested for raping two minor girls, one dies by suicide
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In Jorhat district, Assam, a 65-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping two minor girls, leading to one girl's suicide. The incident occurred when the girls were collecting mangoes, prompting protests for justice from local residents.
- 01A 65-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping two minor girls in Jorhat district, Assam.
- 02One of the victims died by suicide after the incident was revealed.
- 03The accused has been charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.
- 04Local residents are demanding strict punishment for the accused.
- 05Police are conducting a thorough investigation and awaiting medical examination reports.
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A 65-year-old man was arrested in Jorhat district, Assam for allegedly raping two minor girls, an incident that tragically led to one of the girls committing suicide. The girls had gone to the accused's house to collect mangoes when he allegedly assaulted them. Initially, the minors did not disclose the incident, but after the suicide, the surviving victim identified the assailant. Following this revelation, the families filed a First Information Report (FIR) at the Teok police station, prompting police action. The accused faces charges under multiple sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, as well as provisions related to abetment of suicide. Police are currently awaiting medical examination results to further their investigation. The case has sparked protests in the community, with residents demanding justice and stringent punishment for the accused.
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This incident has raised significant concern in the community, leading to protests demanding justice and stricter laws to protect minors.
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