According to DSP Ravi Rawal of Area Police Office, Garuda, Indal Das, 35, of Bhasedhwa Paraswani Tole in Katahariya Municipality-1 was arrested on charge of raping a 15-year-old girl. He was arrested on September 28.

After the victim’s father informed the police, a team under the command of SI Latif Ansari from Area Police Office Katahariya arrested Das from his house.

According to DSP Rabi Rawal, a case of rape was registered against the accused after the victim’s father lodged a complaint at the Area Police Office, Garuda on September 29.

The girl underwent a medical examination at the District Hospital, Gaur on September 29.

Kopila Timalsina