Capture of Madhya Pradesh Fugitive Sparks Outrage

A 40-year-old man was arrested in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, accused of raping a 10-year-old girl. Identified as Mukesh Jatav, he was apprehended after a brief encounter, during which he suffered a gunshot wound. The incident has shocked the local community and highlights ongoing safety concerns.

A 40-year-old man accused of raping a 10-year-old girl has been apprehended by police in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, officials announced Monday.

The suspect, Mukesh Jatav, who had a Rs 25,000 reward on his head, was shot in the leg during a brief encounter with law enforcement on Sunday evening, according to Superintendent of Police Sanjeev Sinha.

The incident occurred on November 6 when Jatav allegedly assaulted the minor. After misleading the girl's mother, he took the child away under the pretense of retrieving money from a shopkeeper. Ultimately, the girl was found unconscious in Myana area. The police captured Jatav after he fired at officers during the arrest. He is currently hospitalized due to his injuries.

(With inputs from agencies.)