Siliguri, 15th July: Bhakti Nagar Police arrested a 21-year-old youth for allegedly sexually harassing a minor girl in Siliguri. The accused has been identified as Abhijit Roy, a neighbour of the victim.
According to police sources, the minor’s family alleged that the accused sexually harassed the minor after finding her alone at home when no other family members were present. Following the incident, the minor informed her family, who lodged a written complaint with Bhakti Nagar Police on Tuesday night.
Based on the complaint, police arrested the accused and registered a case against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The accused was produced before the Jalpaiguri Court on Wednesday. Police have initiated further investigation into the case.