Three-year-old girl raped in Raipur, police hunt for accused

The girl who was admitted to a hospital on Monday evening in a serious condition is said to be stable now.

Published on: Mar 31, 2021, 08:17:50 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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A three-year-old girl was allegedly raped by an acquaintance of her family on the outskirts of the Chhattisgarh capital, police said on Tuesday.

Police have identified the accused and have launched raids to arrest him. (Representational image)

Police said that the accused has been identified and they have lunched raids to arrest him.

The girl was admitted to a government hospital and her condition is said to be stable.

“We have identified the accused, who is a labourer and police teams have been formed to arrest him. The accused was known to the family of the victim since he was living in the same locality. He will be arrested soon,” said Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Raipur, Ajay Yadav.

Police said that on Monday when everyone was celebrating Holi, the accused raped the girl and fled from the locality.

The locals rushed the girl to a government hospital in Raipur on Monday evening.

“On Monday, the girl’s condition was critical but on Tuesday she was stable according to doctors,” said Yadav.

In February, 16-year-old girl was raped by nine men in the tribal dominated Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh.

The girl and her friend were returning home from school when nine people stopped the duo. The accused then thrashed the boy until he fell unconscious. Subsequently, the accused took the girl inside a nearby jungle and raped her. All nine accused were arrested two days after the crime.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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