Man Arrested for Alleged Rape of Minor in Odisha's Jajpur District

Police in Odisha's Jajpur district arrested a 30-year-old man, Uttam Singh, for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl. The incident occurred Monday night when Singh allegedly broke into the victim's room. He has been charged under relevant sections of the BNS and POCSO Act and is now in judicial custody.

Police in Odisha's Jajpur district have arrested a 30-year-old man, identified as Uttam Singh, on charges of raping a minor girl.

According to the complaint, the 14-year-old victim's mother reported that Singh broke into their home on Monday night and raped her daughter.

The suspect has been taken into custody under the BNS and POCSO Act, while both underwent medical examinations. Singh has been remanded to 14 days in judicial custody.

(With inputs from agencies.)