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Crime
32-year-old cousin arrested for alleged rape of 6-year-old in Saran, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 08:36 AM
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Police in Amnaur, Saran district, have detained a 32-year-old man accused of raping his six-year-old cousin after luring her with a mobile phone.
The police of Amnaur police station in Saran district, Bihar, have arrested a 32-year-old man on charges of raping his six-year-old cousin. According to the investigation, the accused invited the child to his residence under the pretext of showing her a mobile phone and then allegedly committed the sexual assault.
The victim’s family reported the incident to local authorities, prompting a swift response from the police. The suspect was taken into custody, and a formal FIR has been registered against him for aggravated rape and child sexual abuse.
Investigators are now conducting a detailed inquiry, including forensic examination of the premises and gathering statements from witnesses. Child welfare officials have been notified, and the girl has been placed under the care of a child protection team.
The case underscores the ongoing challenges of safeguarding minors in rural Bihar and the need for heightened vigilance by law‑enforcement agencies.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
The victim’s family reported the incident to local authorities, prompting a swift response from the police. The suspect was taken into custody, and a formal FIR has been registered against him for aggravated rape and child sexual abuse.
Investigators are now conducting a detailed inquiry, including forensic examination of the premises and gathering statements from witnesses. Child welfare officials have been notified, and the girl has been placed under the care of a child protection team.
The case underscores the ongoing challenges of safeguarding minors in rural Bihar and the need for heightened vigilance by law‑enforcement agencies.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.