A 5-year-old girl was reportedly kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and concealed in a sack while returning home from school before being abandoned.
The incident occurred in the Durg district of Chhattisgarh, India, as confirmed by local law enforcement following the apprehension of a 35-year-old suspect.
Reports suggest that the sequence of events unfolded on a Friday afternoon when the young girl, on her way back from school, visited a nearby store to buy chocolates.
Investigators disclosed that the perpetrator enticed her to his residence by offering sweets.
Concern arose when the girl did not return home promptly, prompting her family and villagers to commence a search. After a thorough search, two individuals noticed movement inside a sack near a well. Upon investigation, they discovered the child bound with a pillowcase and in a state of shock.
Following a medical evaluation, Sub-Divisional Officer of Police Anoop Lakra confirmed the assault, stating that the girl’s condition is now stable.
The accused has been detained, with forensic specialists gathering evidence from the crime scene as part of an ongoing investigation.
The community expressed widespread outrage over the distressing incident, leading to protests outside the local police station.
Authorities have assured swift action in pursuing the case, with the suspect remaining in custody while the police gather witness testimonies and forensic evidence.
