Police in India have arrested a man after a 15-year-old girl who went missing was found in his house following a three-day search. The girl was allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted, according to the Times of India.
Two separate incidents in Chhattisgarh
The incidents occurred in the districts of Durg and Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh. In Bilaspur, police arrested a man accused of abducting and raping the girl, while in Durg, three youths were detained in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old during a village cultural programme.
In Bilaspur, the 15-year-old who went missing was found after three days, and police arrested the man from whose house she was recovered. An investigation revealed he had befriended the girl, taken her away and allegedly sexually assaulted her, the newspaper added.
Second case involving a 13-year-old
In a separate incident in Durg, a 13-year-old girl was allegedly taken away by three youths during a cultural programme organised in a village. One of the youths has been accused of assaulting her.
The Times of India reported that one of the youths "was traced to a relative’s house, where he had gone to sleep," while the other two were also located and taken into custody.
Police statement and next steps
"Police are recording the minor’s statement and examining the circumstances in which she was taken away from the programme," the Times of India added.
Quoted by the Times of India, ASP Shobhraj Agrawal said: "The allegation of rape is against one youth. The roles of the other two are being examined, and action will be taken against them under provisions relating to kidnapping and other applicable offences."
