Tura, July 4: A shocking case of abduction and sexual assault has surfaced in Tikrikilla, West Garo Hills, after the family of a 16-year-old girl lodged an FIR with the local police.
The Superintendent of Police West Garo Hills, Abraham T Sangma informed that the accused, who allegedly kidnapped and raped the minor, has been arrested and booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The SP said that according to the FIR received by the Officer-in-Charge of Tikrikilla Police Station on July 3, the complainant reported that his daughter went missing from their residence around 3:30 AM on June 30. After searching for her, the family discovered that she was at the residence of the accused.
When the family members went to retrieve their daughter, the situation escalated. The accused and his relatives allegedly tried to physically assault them with daos (machetes) and wooden poles. Despite the confrontation, the family managed to bring their daughter home safely.
The victim later confided to her parents that she had been forcibly taken and sexually assaulted by the accused at his house. The victim also said that he threatened to kill her if she told anyone about the incident.
The case has been transferred to Tura Women Police Station and registered under relevant sections of the POCSO Act, added the SP of West Garo Hills.
The investigation is ongoing.
