Balasore, August 31: A 42-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping and murdering the minor daughter of his friend in Balasore district of Odisha, police said on Saturday.
Police said the accused had taken the victim to Emami Chowk on the pretext of buying her snacks on Wednesday, after which he is suspected to have sexually assaulted and murdered her.
During investigation, Remuna police took the accused, Rabi Singh of Baghamara village of Nilagiri area on Thursday and he confessed to the crime during interrogation. He was arrested on Friday.
Tension prevailed in Remuna after the news broke and locals demanded Rs 10 lakh compensation to the deceased’s family.
The 42-year-old has been booked for murder under section 103 and rape under section 65 of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). For aggravated sexual assault and penetrative assault, provisions of POCSO have been slapped against him, Remuna IIC in-charge Ranju Hasini Kullu said.
Police said, Rabi and the victim’s father used to consume alcohol together and became friends.
As per the complaint, Rabi visited the victim’s house on Wednesday and spent some time with the family. Later, he then asked the girl’s father to allow him to take her to Emami Chowk for snacks. The victim and Rabi left the house but did not return following which the family members searched for them in nearby area, but in vain.
The victim’s father filed a missing complaint at Remuna police station on Thursday. Based on the complaint, police launched a probe and nabbed Rabi.
