A 27-year-old man, who was arrested on charges of abducting and raping a three-and-a-half-year-old girl, was sent to 14 days of judicial custody by a local court on Thursday.
According to police, the accused identified as Ajayraj Roy took the victim to the rooftop of his house on Tuesday and raped her.
The victim's mother and other people rushed to the spot after hearing her cries, said Bajranj Lal, the ASI at Dadabari police station.
Based on a complaint lodged by the victim's mother, a case was registered against Roy under Section 376 (rape) and 363 (punishment for kidnapping) of the IPC and provisions of the POCSO Act, Lal said.
The accused was arrested on Wednesday evening.
Roy is a daily wage labourer and lived near the victim's house in Bangali colony, the ASI said.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app