Man attempting to sexually assault speech impaired minor arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Farrukhabad

The incident occurred when the girl’s parents were out searching for a missing buffalo.

Kanpur : An eight-year-old speech and hearing-impaired girl was allegedly subjected to an attempted sexual assault in the Kamalganj of Farrukhabad on Monday evening.

The father discovered a middle-aged man from a neighbouring village attempting to sexually assault his daughter ( HT FILE)

The accused was apprehended by the victim’s father at the scene.

The incident occurred when the girl’s parents were out searching for a missing buffalo. Upon returning home, the father discovered a middle-aged man from a neighbouring village attempting to sexually assault his daughter.

The father alerted the police via UP-112. A police team arrived and took the accused into custody. Circle Officer of Amritpur, Sanjay Verma said the minor has been sent to the community health centre for a medical examination.

“The accused is being interrogated and an FIR has been lodged,” he added.