GUWAHATI: A teenager was allegedly sexually assaulted by a water tank driver in the Chandmari area on Wednesday, May 22.
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The incident occurred when the alleged culprit visited the teenager's home to deliver water. Taking advantage of the absence of any other family member, he allegedly committed the assault.
The victim's family then immediately reported the incident to the Chandmari police station, filing a case. The suspect, Ramen Haloi, 28, a Chandmari resident, was arrested by the police on Wednesday.
Talking to GPlus, a police official from Chandmari police station said, “The incident occurred yesterday and after the family filed the complaint, we took him into custody.”
Further investigations are underway.
