Police in Lakshmipur have arrested a 13-year-old boy following allegations of sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl after luring her into his residence under the pretext of watching television. The incident took place in the Mojupur area of Lakshmipur municipality on Saturday evening, triggering swift intervention by local residents and law enforcement authorities.
According to police and local sources, the victim’s family lives in a rented apartment in Mojupur, adjacent to the residence of the accused. On Saturday evening, the teenager invited the young girl into his home on the pretext of watching a television broadcast. Shortly afterwards, hearing her daughter’s distressed cries, the victim’s mother rushed to check on her and looked through a window, where she witnessed the suspect in a deeply compromising and abusive position with the child.
Hearing the mother’s alarms, neighbouring residents gathered at the scene, rescued the young girl, and apprehended the teenager before contacting the authorities. The injured victim was immediately transported to Lakshmipur Sadar Hospital for urgent medical evaluation and care. Dr Shamim Afzal, the duty physician at the hospital, confirmed that the child was admitted under emergency protocol following allegations of sexual violence, noting that medical examinations and necessary treatment are underway.
Police officers subsequently arrived at the location, took custody of the accused youth, and formally placed him under arrest on Saturday night. On Sunday afternoon, law enforcement officials presented the suspect before a local court in Lakshmipur to proceed with juvenile judicial processings.
Superintending officers at Lakshmipur Sadar Model Police Station confirmed that a formal legal case has been registered under the relevant statutory provisions governing offences against women and children. Chief Officer Waheed Parvez stated that the police have launched a comprehensive investigation into the incident, gathering forensic evidence and witness statements to ensure full legal accountability as the judicial process moves forward.
