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Man Accused of Raping 5-Year-Old Girl Arrested After Encounter in Lalitpur
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News18•03-10-2026, 15:45
Man Accused of Raping 5-Year-Old Girl Arrested After Encounter in Lalitpur
- •A 35-year-old man was arrested in Lalitpur district following an encounter in connection with the rape of a five-year-old girl.
- •The incident occurred in a village under the Talbehat police station area, with a case registered on Friday night.
- •Police located the accused during a search operation in the forests of Pava village.
- •The accused sustained a gunshot wound to his leg during the encounter and an illegal firearm was recovered.
- •The five-year-old rape survivor is stable and receiving treatment at a government hospital.
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The 35-year-old suspect was arrested following an encounter with police in the forests of Pava village during which he sustained a gunshot wound to his leg. An illegal firearm was also recovered from the accused.
The five-year-old rape survivor has been admitted to a government hospital for medical treatment and her condition is reported to be stable.
A police case regarding the incident was registered on Friday night following an offense against the child in a village within the Talbehat police station area.