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Crime
Darbhanga Grandfather Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault on 2-Year-Old
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 01:31 PM
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Police in Darbhanga district, Bihar, have arrested a man accused of raping a two‑year‑old girl, allegedly his granddaughter.
Earlier this week, police in Darbhanga district arrested a man accused of raping a two‑year‑old girl, who is believed to be his granddaughter.
The accused, a resident of the district, was taken into custody after a complaint was lodged by the victim’s parents.
Investigators said they collected evidence and found the allegations credible, leading to the arrest.
The case has been forwarded to the local magistrate, and the accused is expected to appear for a preliminary hearing.
Authorities reiterated their commitment to protecting children and said the investigation will continue under the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act and the Indian Penal Code.
The accused, a resident of the district, was taken into custody after a complaint was lodged by the victim’s parents.
Investigators said they collected evidence and found the allegations credible, leading to the arrest.
The case has been forwarded to the local magistrate, and the accused is expected to appear for a preliminary hearing.
Authorities reiterated their commitment to protecting children and said the investigation will continue under the provisions of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act and the Indian Penal Code.