Arrest of Two Men for Assault on Minor Tribal Girl in Madhya Pradesh

Police have arrested two men for allegedly raping a 13-year-old tribal girl in Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh. The crime, initially hidden, was revealed during a ministerial visit. The accused have been charged under relevant laws, and an investigation is ongoing to clarify the delay in reporting.

Two men have been apprehended by police for the alleged rape of a 13-year-old tribal girl in Tikamgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, officials confirmed on Friday.

The incident, which took place on Independence Day at Pacher village under Khargapur police station's jurisdiction, came to the public's attention when the victim's family informed in-charge minister Krishna Gaur during his visit on Thursday.

Authorities have charged Salim Khan and Lalu Khan under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, Tikamgarh Superintendent of Police Rohit Kashwani stated.

The girl, who was working in the fields on August 15, was taken to another location by the accused, where the assault occurred. Threatened into silence, she fell ill days later and disclosed the crime to her family. An internal investigation is underway to understand the delay in reporting the incident and ascertain any police negligence, Kashwani added.

The suspects are currently in police custody as the investigation continues.

(With inputs from agencies.)