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Crime
55-Year-Old Neighbor Arrested for Rape of 13-Year-Old in Saharsa, Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 10:15 AM
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Police in Saharsa, Bihar, have taken a 55‑year‑old man into custody on allegations that he raped a 13‑year‑old girl in March and forced an illegal abortion after she became pregnant.
Saharsa police in Bihar have opened an investigation after a 55‑year‑old resident was accused of raping a 13‑year‑old girl in the Salkhua area of the district. The alleged assault is reported to have taken place in March while the minor was alone at home.
According to the complaint, the victim became pregnant as a result of the assault. The accused is said to have forced the girl to undergo an illegal abortion, a violation of both criminal law and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Law enforcement officials detained the 55‑year‑old suspect and placed him in custody pending further inquiry. The case is being forwarded to the district court, where the accused could face charges of rape, child sexual abuse and illegal termination of pregnancy.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about child safety in rural Bihar and the need for swift legal action against perpetrators of sexual violence against minors.
According to the complaint, the victim became pregnant as a result of the assault. The accused is said to have forced the girl to undergo an illegal abortion, a violation of both criminal law and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Law enforcement officials detained the 55‑year‑old suspect and placed him in custody pending further inquiry. The case is being forwarded to the district court, where the accused could face charges of rape, child sexual abuse and illegal termination of pregnancy.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about child safety in rural Bihar and the need for swift legal action against perpetrators of sexual violence against minors.