City reels as minor girl brutally assaulted

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

A five-year-old girl was sexually assaulted after being enticed with chocklates by her family's landlord in Jinsi area. The incident took place at 4.30 pm on Wednesday.

The 38-year-old accused, identified as Shafiq Khan, was swiftly apprehended by the authorities as he attempted to abscond. The young victim was playing near her residence. Khan, who resided in the same vicinity and to whom the girl's family had recently become tenants, allegedly lured the child into his dwelling with the promise of a sweet treat. After she entered the room, Shafiq, who was sitting unclothed, sexually assaulted the girl. The girl tried to scream and escape, but he continued to assault her. After the incident, the girl ran crying to her mother. When the mother asked her the reason for crying, the girl was too scared to speak but later revealed the details of the incident. The angry mother immediately rushed to the Jinse police station.

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Statement before the Women's Committee

Prompt action by API Aruna Ghule and PSIGanesh Mane, under the guidance of Inspector Ganesh Tathe, led to Khan's swift capture at his home, where he was reportedly making preparations to flee. Based on the mother's complaint, he was taken into custody, facing grave charges of sexual assault and rape. The young survivor also bravely narrated the entire sequence of events before the Women's Committee.

Police custody until the 19th

PSI Ganesh Mane presented the accused before the court on Thursday. Following a medical examination, his garments were confiscated as crucial evidence. The ongoing inquiry will also delve into the possibility of Khan's involvement in analogous prior offenses. Responding to the prosecution's plea for detention, the court mandated that Khan remain in police custody until April 19th.