Rajasthan: 7-year-old girl raped in Barmer on pretext of showing house; neighbour arrested
A 7-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a neighbor in Barmer, Rajasthan, after being lured away under false pretenses. Police have arrested the suspect, Magh Singh, and formed a Special Investigation Team to handle the case.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding child safety and gender-based violence in India, prompting local public outrage.
JAISALMER: A 7-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour in Rajasthan's Barmer city on Sunday evening after he allegedly lured her away on the pretext of showing a house and took her to a secluded area, where the crime was reportedly committed in the bushes. Police have arrested the accused.According to police, the rape incident involving a 7-year-old girl was reported on Sunday evening in an area of Barmer city. Acting swiftly, police conducted an on-site inspection. The accused has been taken into custody. The minor was playing in front of her house when the accused youth mentioned the name of an unknown person and asked her to show his house. He took her along with him. He then lured her to a deserted place and raped her there.Crying in pain, the child reached home and narrated the ordeal to her family members.
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