Debagada: A five-year-old girl was allegedly raped in a village on the outskirts of Debagada town Sunday. The child, who sustained serious injuries, was initially admitted to Debagada District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) before being shifted to the VIMSAR, Burla, for advanced treatment.
Police arrested the accused, identified as Goliad, a resident of Karlaga village under Kundheigola police station limits in Debagada district. According to reports, the accused, who travelled from village to village offering quilt-stitching services, had visited the village under Debagada police station limits Sunday for work.
He allegedly sexually assaulted the child when she was alone at home. The incident came to light after the girl’s mother returned home and found her in a serious condition. She immediately rushed the child to Debagada DHH.
However, considering the severity of her condition, doctors referred her to VIMSAR, Burla, for specialised treatment. Following a written complaint lodged by the victim’s mother November 8, Debagada police registered case (561/26) under Section 65(2) of the BNS, read with Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The accused was subsequently arrested and forwarded to the court, Monday.