Man Arrested for Alleged Rape of Minor Daughter in Sikkim

A man in Namchi district, Sikkim, has been arrested for allegedly raping his 15-year-old daughter. The incident came to light after the girl filed a police complaint on September 10. The suspect was apprehended while attempting to flee. A case under the POCSO Act has been registered, and an investigation is ongoing.

A man in Namchi district, Sikkim, has been arrested for allegedly raping his 15-year-old daughter, police confirmed on Thursday.

The incident surfaced when the girl lodged a complaint with the police on September 10, describing the incident that occurred in August.

Authorities launched a search and captured the accused on Wednesday while he was trying to escape. A case under the POCSO Act has been registered, and further investigations are underway, a police officer stated.

(With inputs from agencies.)