Siliguri, 17th July: The Pradhan Nagar police arrested an individual for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor. The accused has been identified as Rupesh Tamang (26), a local resident of Devidanga.
The incident came to light when a 16-year-old minor was reported missing from her home on July 12. Following this, a missing complaint was lodged at the Pradhan Nagar police station yesterday, July 16. Subsequently, the police initiated an investigation based on the complaint and the minor was rescued and Tamang was apprehended.
According to reports, the accused Rupesh Tamang works as the director of a de-addiction facility. The accused was produced before the court today. Currently, the police are probing the entire incident.