Man booked for raping minor in Ludhiana

Ludhiana, July 18

A man has been booked for allegedly raping a minor girl at Partap Nagar, Tibba. The accused, identified as Manjit of Pratap Nagar, had served cold drink laced with sedatives to the girl before committing the crime.

The victim told the police that her parents were daily wagers and were living in a migrants’ vehra in the area and the accused also lived there.

“On July 15, when I was heading to my aunt’s house, Manjit met me on the way. He offered me a cold drink and I fell unconscious the moment I had it. When I regained consciousness, I found myself at some empty plot in Pratap Nagar. He raped me there and threatened me with dire consequences,” the victim alleged.

Next day she told her mother about the incident. Her mother then got a case registered against the accused.

ASI Sukhdev Singh said a case was registered and raids were on to nab the accused. — TNS

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