Harda (Madhya Pradesh): A five-year-old girl was allegedly raped by two men in Harda. The accused lured her on pretext of buying Kurkure, and took her to an isolated place, where they took turns to rape her.
The main accused was arrested by police on Friday, while search for the second man is still underway.
The incident came to light from a tribal village in Harda district on Tuesday afternoon, creating shock and concern in the area.
The incident took place under the Chhipabad police station limits.
According to information, the child’s parents at first did not understand what had happened. The girl was in pain, and it took the family nearly two days to realise that something serious was wrong.
Once they understood her condition, they informed the village kotwar and the anganwadi worker. The matter then reached the police.
Police acted quickly. The girl and her mother were taken to the police station and later to Khirkiya Hospital for medical care.
Doctors examined the child and referred her for further treatment. Hospital staff said she is stable and receiving proper care.
As per early reports, the two men had called the girl to their house by offering her snacks like kurkure and chocolates. Both men are said to be related to the family.
Police arrested one of the accused within a few hours of learning about the case. A search is on for the second person, and teams are carrying out continuous checks in nearby areas.
The incident has caused worry in the village, and police have assured strict action against those involved.
