Ghaziabad: Close on the heels of rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in Subhash Nagar area in Ghaziabad, a man was arrested today for allegedly attempting to rape a minor in Sahibabad locality of the district.
The accused Pawan, a labourer, had tried to sexually assault the 8-year-old girl finding her alone at the terrace of her house, said SP (City) Shiv Shankar Yadav.
She, however, raised an alarm following which Pawan fled from the spot, said Mr Yadav adding, that the accused was later arrested and is being questioned in connection with the case.
A case into the matter has been lodged and the girl has been admitted to the district hospital for medical examination, Mr Yadav said.
The accused Pawan, a labourer, had tried to sexually assault the 8-year-old girl finding her alone at the terrace of her house, said SP (City) Shiv Shankar Yadav.
She, however, raised an alarm following which Pawan fled from the spot, said Mr Yadav adding, that the accused was later arrested and is being questioned in connection with the case.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
2 Relatives Of Minor Boys Who Gang-raped Andhra Girl Arrested: Police 11-Year-Old Raped In Maharashtra's Thane, Girl Among 4 Minor Accused UP School President, 2 Others Arrested For Gang-Rape Of Mentally-Challenged Woman: Police Travel Influencer Aanvi Kamdar Dies After Falling Off A Waterfall Near Mumbai Amid Huge Row, Karnataka Pauses Bill For Reservation In Private Sector Firms UP Banker Dies By Suicide After 6 Months Of Bullying, Body-Shaming 3 Indians Among Crew Detained On Singapore Ship Carrying Drugs: Report Ensure Equal Rights For LGBTQ+ Community In Jail: Centre Writes To States Indian Envoy Assures Support To Bring Back Body Of Citizen Killed In Oman Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.