Assistant Commissioner of Police Nimesh Patil said that while the accused was being brought back after medical examination, he allegedly attacked the police party but was recaptured after an exchange of fire.
Ghaziabad police in Uttar Pradesh arrested a person on Saturday night. Alleged rape and murder of her 7-year-old niece. Authorities said the minor had been missing since Friday night but was later found on the roof of her grandmother’s house. The accused tried to escape from the police but was arrested again after the exchange of fire.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (City) Nipan Agarwal said, “A person from the area had informed the police that the girl was missing since Friday night. After a long search, she was found unconscious on the roof of her house. When he was taken to MMG Hospital, doctors declared him brought dead.
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“Police interrogated five suspects and found that the girl’s uncle (mother’s cousin) called the child to the adjoining house on the pretext of giving her something to eat, and sexually assaulted her,” DCP added.
The officer added that when the girl tried to raise the alarm, the accused put his hand over her mouth and killed her. He was taken into custody. “Physical and scientific evidence is being collected. Necessary action is being taken after registering a case,” the DCP said.
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Assistant Commissioner of Police Nimesh Patil said that when the accused was being brought back after medical examination, he allegedly attacked the police party.
The accused was taken to MMG Hospital for medical examination. During his return, he snatched the pistol of the policeman who was with him and tried to run away. The accused also opened fire on the police. During the retaliatory firing by the police in self-defence, the accused was shot in the leg and injured. He has been sent to a hospital for treatment,” said Patil.
Prosecution under IPC Sections 302 (murder), 354 (criminal force with intent to assault or injure a woman) and 201 (disappearance of evidence of crime) and relevant provisions for protection of children from sexual offences. has been entered. POCSO) Act.
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First published: 08-10-2023 at 11:25 IST