The Tripura police arrested a youth for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl in the West Tripura district, said the police Sunday. The police said the crime occurred on May 9 when the girl visited a neighbour’s house.
The police said the girl’s mother said the accused had threatened the minor, warning her not to tell anyone about the crime. Out of fear, the girl remained silent until May 17, when she confided in her mother after experiencing some physical problems, the police said.
“The girl’s mother complained on May 19 at the West Agartala women’s police station, following which we booked the accused and arrested him. The rape accused was produced before the court on Saturday,” said a police officer.
A week ago, six youths, among whom four were minors, were arrested for their alleged involvement in the gang rape of a minor girl in the South Tripura district.
A home department report indicates that there were 144 rapes and 31 women killed in 2023-24. During this time period, police booked 140 rape cases and 30 murder cases throughout the state. As many as 39 murder accused were arrested for their alleged involvement in these 30 cases.
