The minor is pregnant and now in advance stage nearing delivery. She is getting treatment and medical attention in Imphal.
TFM Ukhrul Correspondent
Ukhrul Police on Friday arrested a 67-year-old man for allegedly raping and impregnating a 16-year -old girl in Ukhrul District, the police said on Saturday.
According to police source, The minor’s father lodged a complaint at Ukhrul Women Police Station on Friday. Accordingly, FIR No. 3(8)2021 Women PS/ Ukhrul was registered against the accused. Acting swiftly, Ukhrul Police arrested the accused who had gone into hiding.
Ukhrul Police told this correspondent that the accused’s whereabout was traced through his mobile phone in general area of Finch Corner. Extensive man-hunt began under the strict supervision of SP Ukhrul, and he was, finally, arrested. As per report by the minor’s father to the police, the minor is pregnant and now in advance stage nearing delivery. She is undergoing treatment and medical attention in Imphal.
Ukhrul Police Women team has gone to Imphal for her medical test and other necessary formalities in connection with the case. The accused was to be produced before the Court on Saturday for remand.
Ukhrul Police official said that the accused raped the minor multiple times since December, 2020. The minor did not report the matter to the parents as she was threatened by the accused.
Ukhrul Police is stretched to the maximum, from the lack of manpower to the lack of vehicles. With the rise in crime against women, Ukhrul Police need to be equipped with more manpower and vehicles, observed a resident of Ukhrul town.