A 9-year-old Class 2 student was allegedly molested in the Chaldhowani area of Rampurhat on Friday morning. Sources noted that the incident reportedly took place when the girl went to play at a neighbour’s house, where a man visiting the household allegedly molested her.
The girl’s mother said that the child managed to escape and ran back home. She then approached her mother and reportedly told her about the incident.
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Rampurhat Molestation Case: Locals call police
Following the incident, residents alerted the police. The accused has reportedly been booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The circumstances surrounding the alleged incident remain unclear, and further details about the police action and the investigation are awaited.