Dramatic Arrest: Police Capture Child Assault Suspect After Shootout

A man named Sanju, accused of raping a four-year-old girl, was arrested after a police encounter. He allegedly abducted the child from her home, leading to a search by her family. A case was registered, and both the suspect and an injured officer received medical attention after the incident.

A man accused of raping a four-year-old girl was apprehended by police following a dramatic encounter involving gunfire. The incident took place after the suspect, identified as Sanju, reportedly abducted the child from her home while she slept, leading to a nationwide manhunt.

Police were able to surround Sanju late Wednesday night. Upon being confronted, he opened fire, injuring a police officer. In the return of fire by law enforcement, Sanju also suffered a bullet wound. Both he and the injured officer were taken to a hospital, where their conditions were reported to be stable.

Initial police interrogation revealed that Sanju allegedly gained access to the home through the roof before taking the child to a secluded field. The family, unable to locate the child, found her a kilometer away the following day, prompting police involvement and medical intervention for the girl. Charges have been filed under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act.