Man Arrested for Alleged Rape of Minor Girl in Tamar, Sent to Jail

Ranchi: Police have arrested a man accused of raping a minor girl in a forest near Tamarana village under Tamar police station limits in Ranchi district.

The accused has been identified as Lakhvindra Munda, son of Lakhir?m Munda and a resident of Tamarana village. According to police, the incident took place on November 9, following which the victim's mother lodged a written complaint at Tamar police station.

Based on the complaint, Tamar police registered Case No. 73/26 under Section 65(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 5 and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Given the seriousness of the case, a special investigation team was constituted on the directions of the Ranchi Senior Superintendent of Police. The team operated under the supervision of the Superintendent of Police (Rural) and the leadership of the Bundu Sub-Divisional Police Officer. Investigators used human intelligence and technical evidence to trace and arrest the accused.

Police said the accused allegedly told the girl that he would take her to a mill to collect rice flour for making sweets. Instead, he allegedly took her against her will to an isolated forest area, where the assault took place.

According to police, the accused admitted his involvement during questioning. Investigators also seized clothing, including a shirt bearing mud stains, from his possession.

Police said the arrested man had no previous criminal record. The raid team included the Bundu SDPO, Tamar police station in-charge Dulal Kumar Mahto and other police officers and personnel.

The accused has been sent to jail, while further investigation into the case is underway.

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