The girl was initially taken to Bhatar Hospital but was later shifted her to the Burdwan Medical College and Hospital for advanced treatment.
Bhatar ( East Burdwan ): A 22-year-old man allegedly sexually assaulted an eight-year-old girl on Monday afternoon in Mohanpur (Santra Para) village under the Bonpas area of Bhatar in East Burdwan district.
The incident took place around noon near a local Kali temple, according to locals. Police have registered a case of rape and invoked provisions of the Pocso Act against the accused. The girl was playing with other children when the accused allegedly lured her to an isolated spot in a nearby field. Following the incident, local residents caught the accused and reportedly tried to assault him. Police from the Orgram Police Camp reached the spot, took him into custody and transferred him to Bhatar police station.
An elderly villager who had gone to collect bel leaves witnessed the alleged assault, intervened and rescued the child. He brought her back to the temple, where her family members and neighbors were alerted. The victim’s family lodged a written complaint at the police station.