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Crime
Man Arrested for Raping 6-Year-Old Girl in Kashipur, Uttarakhand
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 07:19 PM
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Police in Kashipur have booked a man accused of raping a six‑year‑old girl, according to the Hindustan Times.
Police in Kashipur, Uttarakhand, have formally booked a man suspected of raping a six‑year‑old girl. The investigation was launched after the child was reported missing and later found to have been assaulted. Local authorities said the suspect was apprehended following a swift inquiry.
The accused was taken into police custody and a First Information Report (FIR) was registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Investigators are collecting forensic evidence and have begun interviewing witnesses to build a case for prosecution.
Child welfare officials have been notified, and the victim is receiving medical and psychological support. The incident has prompted calls from community leaders for heightened vigilance and stronger safeguards for children in the region.
The accused was taken into police custody and a First Information Report (FIR) was registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. Investigators are collecting forensic evidence and have begun interviewing witnesses to build a case for prosecution.
Child welfare officials have been notified, and the victim is receiving medical and psychological support. The incident has prompted calls from community leaders for heightened vigilance and stronger safeguards for children in the region.