GUWAHATI: Guwahati police on Tuesday, November 5 arrested a man for sexually abusing a minor over a length of time in Maligaon.
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The man identified as Ujjal Das of Pandu, Maligaon has been accused of sexually assaulting the minor over an extended period of time. The incident came to light when the minor reported severe stomach ache leading to a medical check-up that revealed the alleged abuse.
Outraged by the incident, locals on Tuesday evening stormed Das’s residence and gave him a thrashing before handing him over to the police.
Talking to GPlus, a police official from Jalukbari outpost said, “The person has been taken into custody after the incident. We are investigating the case further.”
Further details are awaited.