In Bharuch, Gujarat, India, a 30-year-old male has been taken into custody for rap;;ing a 10-month-old girl. The incident took place in Panoli village when the accused took the baby away while she was playing in the courtyard of her house on Sunday, September 22, 2024.
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Kushal Oza, the accused, Deepak Kumar Lalbabu Singh, sexu;ally abused the child while bringing her to his house on Tuesday.
The mother of the child works at a restaurant, according to the police. The accused was acquainted with the child and her family, having frequently visited their home to play with her.
On Sunday, when the infant was playing in her courtyard, the accused took her away and r@ped her not far from the house.
When the baby's grandma heard her cries, she hurried to the scene to discover the infant badly hurt and bleeding.
The culprit was captured and handed over to the police by incensed locals.
Later, after hearing the alarming news, the mother of the child hurried to the site and took her to Bharuch Civil Hospital, where the child's terrible injuries made her situation worse.
Before apprehending the accused, the police filed a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The matter is currently pending in court.
As part of the investigation, the accused and the victim have both undergone medical examinations.
