Cuttack, Nov 20: In a swift response to a heinous crime, Baranga police arrested the accused on Wednesday for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl.
The incident took place on Tuesday near the Trisulia area under Baranga police limits in Cuttack district. The victim, who is currently in critical condition, has been admitted to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Post Graduate Institute of Paediatrics in Cuttack.
According to reports, the incident occurred when the girl was on her way to a brick kiln where her parents worked as laborers. The accused allegedly raped the girl and then fled the scene.
The victim's parents, upon finding their daughter in an unconscious state, lodged a complaint with the Baranga police and shifted her to the hospital.
This incident comes on the heels of another disturbing case earlier this month where a college girl was allegedly gang-raped by six individuals, including a minor.
