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19-year-old arrested for raping 6-year-old girl in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 11:36 PM
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Police in Jhabua's Kakanwani area have arrested a 19‑year‑old man accused of raping a six‑year‑old girl, with medical examination confirming the assault.
Jhabua district in Madhya Pradesh saw a serious criminal case unfold when police from the Kakanwani police station arrested a 19‑year‑old suspect on charges of raping a six‑year‑old girl. The boy, who was reportedly taken under the pretext of a walk, was later found to have been assaulted.
The accused was presented before the local court shortly after his arrest, where the magistrate ordered further investigation.
A forensic medical examination of the child confirmed the occurrence of sexual assault, according to police statements.
Authorities have launched a detailed inquiry to uncover any accomplices and to ensure the safety of the minor. The case is being treated as a grave offense under the Indian Penal Code, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The accused was presented before the local court shortly after his arrest, where the magistrate ordered further investigation.
A forensic medical examination of the child confirmed the occurrence of sexual assault, according to police statements.
Authorities have launched a detailed inquiry to uncover any accomplices and to ensure the safety of the minor. The case is being treated as a grave offense under the Indian Penal Code, and the investigation remains ongoing.