Man Arrested for Alleged Rape Under Pretext of Marriage

A man named Baijnath Gupta, 19, was arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl under the promise of marriage. The case was registered a month and a half ago under BNS and POCSO Act. The arrest was made by local police, and the investigation continues.

Law enforcement officials have arrested a 19-year-old man, Baijnath Gupta, on charges of allegedly raping a minor girl under the pretext of marriage. The arrest took place on Monday, according to authorities.

The police detailed that Gupta had been in a month-and-a-half long relationship with the girl, during which he allegedly promised marriage to establish a physical relationship.

Senior officer, Additional Superintendent of Police Atish Kumar Singh, confirmed that the case was lodged over a month and a half ago at the Bargadwa police station. The charges fall under relevant sections of the BNS and POCSO Act. The investigation is ongoing, Singh stated.