Ludhiana man held for raping eight-year-old girl

Police said the accused lured the child with chocolates and took her to a vacant plot behind a market, where he raped her

A 28-year-old slum-dweller was arrested for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl on Thursday.

The victim has been admitted to the Ludhiana civil hospital, where her condition is stated to be stable. (File photo)

The accused, Gora, alias Ishwar, was nabbed by passers-by who rushed to the child’s rescue on hearing her cries. The accused took a severe beating by the enraged crowed before he was handed over to the police.

Police said the accused lured the child with chocolates and took her to a vacant plot behind a market, where he raped her.

The victim has been admitted to the Ludhiana civil hospital, where her condition is stated to be stable.

Sub-inspector Davinder Singh, SHO, Daresi police station, said Gora had been booked for rape under the IPC and POCSO Act.