20-year-old Balongi man held for rape bid - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

20-year-old Balongi man held for rape bid

By, Mohali
Sep 20, 2020 10:15 PM IST

Balongi police arrested a 20-year-old man on Sunday for attempting to rape a minor.

HT Image
HT Image

The accused, Sagar, runs a stationery shop in Balongi’s Adarsh Colony.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

As per the victim’s father, she had gone to the accused’s shop to buy a notebook when he took her to the basement and tried to assault her sexually.

The girl managed to flee the spot and told her father about the incident, who approached the police.

A case has been registered against the man under sections 354-D (stalking), 376 (rape) and 511 (attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 8 of the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act at the Balongi police station.

“We have arrested the accused and produced him in a local court, which sent him to two-day remand. Further investigation is on,” said investigating officer ASI Dilbagh Singh.

Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away!- Login Now!

Get latest Updates of All City News along with Delhi News, Bengaluru News, Mumbai News and Top Headlines from India
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On