59‑Year‑Old Shopkeeper Arrested in Chhattisgarh for Alleged Rape of Three Minor Girls

Police in Chhattisgarh arrested a 59‑year‑old shopkeeper on Thursday after complaints from three minor girls alleging sexual assault. The accused, who runs a small retail shop in a rural area, was taken into custody at a local police station. Authorities say they are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses to corroborate the allegations. The case is now pending in the district court, where the shopkeeper faces charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The police have assured the public that a thorough investigation will be carried out.