Man arrested on charge of raping Dalit girl in captivity

Summary

A 14-year-old Dalit girl was abducted and raped in Dhanusha, with the suspect arrested after the victim was found in critical condition.

Key Points
  • A man was arrested in Dhanusha on charges of abducting and raping a 14-year-old Dalit girl.
  • The girl was deceived by a local woman with promises of farm work and held captive by the suspect.
  • The victim was repeatedly raped and found unconscious, heavily drugged, and seriously injured.
  • Dalit rights activists demanded a fair investigation and stringent action against the perpetrators due to rising caste-based violence in Madhesh Province.
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