Mounesh Vishwakarma
Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal
Bantwal, Oct 3: In a gut-wrenching incident, a youth allegedly barged into a house at Peruvai and raped a 19-year-old endosulfan-afflicted girl.
The accused, identified as Rajesh Rai (25), a resident of Kadambila in Peruvai, was arrested by the Vittal police on Friday October 2.
It is said that on Thursday October 1 night, he illegally entered the girl's house, allegedly raped her and then went absconding. A case in this regard was registered in Vittal police station.
The police swung into action and began a manhunt for the accused. During investigation, the police learnt that he was engaged in coolie work at Thokkottu.
Based on credible information, the Vittal police arrested him at Thokkottu on Friday.
The operation held under the guidance of ASP Vincent Shantakumar and Bantwal ASP Rahul Kumar, and led by Banwal circle inspector Beliappa.
The accused was later produced in court and remanded in judicial custody.