Two Arrested in Bihar for Alleged Sexual Assault on Minor
In Hajipur, Bihar, two men were arrested for allegedly assaulting a minor. The investigation continues as police search for a third suspect.
Hajipur, October 22 (Daily Kiran) : Authorities in Hajipur, Bihar, are investigating a disturbing case involving the alleged sexual assault of a minor. The incident, which also included robbery, has led to the arrest of two suspects, while a third remains at large.
According to initial reports, the victim was returning home after visiting a motorcycle agency in Dighi. He boarded a tempo, but near the Ekara bridge, he was assaulted when he attempted to resist. The assailants reportedly tried to drag him to a secluded area. The boy managed to escape but collapsed from exhaustion. His family rushed him to the sadar hospital for treatment.
Subodh Kumar, the Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), confirmed that a formal complaint had been filed against three individuals for assaulting the victim. Following this complaint, a case was registered, and a special team was formed to apprehend the suspects. During the investigation, it was revealed that the minor had also been subjected to an alleged unnatural sexual act.
In light of the serious nature of the allegations, police acted swiftly, leading to the arrest of two of the suspects. During questioning, both men confessed to their involvement. They are auto-rickshaw drivers and had not known each other prior to the incident. On October 15, the minor was waiting for a ride when the accused approached him in their auto.
The SDPO stated that the suspects forced the minor into their vehicle, taking him to an isolated location near the Ekara bridge, where the alleged sexual assault occurred. The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to search for the third suspect involved in this heinous crime.
