Bagdogra, 27th November: A man has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a 5-year-old girl in the Gossaipur area of Bagdogra. The accused man has been identified as Apurba Debnath. The incident has sparked widespread outrage in the region, with an angry mob attacking the accused’s home, resulting in injuries to an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Bagdogra Police Station.
According to reports, the 5-year-old was playing in a field near her house two days ago. The accused allegedly lured her to his house under the pretext of giving her chocolates and sexually assaulted her. When the child’s physical condition deteriorated two days later, her mother questioned her, and the girl revealed the entire incident. As soon as the incident came to light, the locals were enraged and vandalized the accused’s house.
Upon receiving the news, a large police force from Bagdogra Police Station reached the spot. Following hours of effort, the police brought the situation under control. During this, an ASI from Bagdogra Police Station was injured while trying to control the situation. Meanwhile, the accused was taken into police custody.
The victim’s family has filed a written complaint with the Bagdogra police station. Family members have demanded strict punishment for the accused. The accused was produced in Siliguri Sub-Divisional Court on Wednesday. At present, the entire incident is under further police investigation.