Five-Year-Old Girl Assaulted in Debagada; Accused Arrested
Debagada, Odisha: A man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in Odisha’s Debagada district, police said. The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of Debagada Adarsh Police Station.
According to reports, the child was alone at her maternal home when her mother had gone out for daily-wage work.
The accused, identified as Goliyad Khan, allegedly took advantage of the situation and lured the girl to a secluded spot behind the house, where the assault reportedly took place.
Family members launched a search after the child went missing and later found her injured behind the house.
She was immediately rushed to the Debagada District Headquarters Hospital for treatment.
Owing to her critical condition, doctors later referred her to VIMSAR, Burla, for advanced medical care.
Police registered a case and arrested the accused soon after receiving information about the incident.
An investigation is currently underway to ascertain all circumstances surrounding the case.
Reports indicate that Goliyad Khan, a native of Ghuntuliposhi village under Kundheigola police station limits, had been staying with his aunt in Jangalikudar village and working as a tailor.
The incident has sparked concern among local residents, while authorities have assured that strict action will be taken in accordance with the law. Police continue their investigation into the case.
