A 12 year old girl was allegedly raped by a man visiting his sister’s home in Bhimtal area of Nainital district. After the crime came to light the police reportedly arrested the accused rapist and sent him to jail.
It is reported that the accused rapist identified as 24-year-old lalit Kumar was visiting his sister’s home at Saloti Pant village in Bhimtal area of the district. On Sunday, he was sauntering in the village when he noticed a 12 year old girl there.
Exploiting the situation, he allegedly raped the girl after entering her home during the night time. At about 1:30 am past midnight, the girl’s family members brought her to the Bhimtal police station. Her condition was not well when she was brought to the police station by her family members. Considering her condition, the police referred her to the Sushila Tiwari government medical college hospital in Haldwani. The girl was reported to be under medical care in the hospital on Monday. According to sources, the accused is himself a married man and has two children.
He is a resident of the Dhanachuli village in the Nainital district, where the police have registered a case and sent the accused to jail. The police are taking further action in this case.