Patna, October 31, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
A minor girl was allegedly raped in Bihar’s Sheikhpura district after accepting a lift from a man who had offered to drop her home. The accused later allegedly abandoned her unconscious on the roadside and fled.
Police arrested the accused in neighbouring Lakhisarai district within 12 hours of the incident.
Addressing a press conference at the SDPO’s office on Saturday, SDPO Dr Rakesh Kumar said the incident took place on Friday evening when the girl, a student, was waiting near the RD College turn after attending coaching classes.
According to police, the accused, Amrit Kumar alias Amit Kumar, a resident of Jakhraj Sthan, arrived in a Scorpio SUV and offered to drop her home.
The girl reportedly asked him to speak to her family before she got into the vehicle. The accused tried calling her family members, but they did not answer. After he assured her that he would drop her safely, she agreed to travel with him.
However, instead of taking her home, the accused allegedly drove towards Madari Road and, beyond the deserted Bhadaus turn, raped her inside the vehicle.
He subsequently allegedly abandoned her near Jharkhand Mandir turn, close to Pachna village, while she was unconscious, before fleeing.
After reaching home, the girl and her family approached the police. A case was registered at the women’s police station the same night.
Following directions from Superintendent of Police Himanshu, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted under the leadership of the SDPO. The team included the Cyber DSP, Sadar SHO, the SHO of the women’s police station and personnel from the technical cell.
Police traced the accused using the mobile number from which he had contacted the girl’s family. The number appeared on the family’s phone and provided investigators with a key lead.
After tracking its location, the team raided the residence of Munna Singh at Jamui Mor in Lakhisarai district and arrested Amrit Kumar late Friday night.
The accused was brought to Sheikhpura. Police also seized the Scorpio SUV allegedly used in the crime and two mobile phones.
Dr Kumar said the victim had undergone a medical examination, while a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team collected scientific evidence from the vehicle and the alleged crime scene.
“The case will undergo a speedy trial. The police administration will submit a chargesheet against the accused in court within 15 days,” the SDPO said.
Police said further investigation was underway.
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