A tragic incident has shaken Dhanbad, where a five-year-old girl from a tribal community succumbed to her injuries after being allegedly sexually assaulted by her uncle. The accused was apprehended by a special police team on Thursday, following a manhunt.
Incident Details
The girl was reportedly alone at her residence on Wednesday when her uncle allegedly committed the heinous act. Upon learning of the incident, family members rushed her to a hospital in a critical and unconscious state. Despite medical efforts, she died during treatment, sending shockwaves through the locality. Local residents have demanded strict punishment for the accused.
Investigation and Arrest
After the incident, the accused fled and went into hiding. Police launched raids to track him down. On Thursday, a postmortem examination was conducted. Dhanbad SSP Prabhat Kumar confirmed, "The accused has been arrested, and police are conducting a detailed investigation based on available evidence." The community awaits justice as the case proceeds.
