Minor boy raped in Chattisgarh's Jashpur

A man booked for allegedly raping a 6-year-old boy in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district. A case under section 377, POSCO act has been registered and an investigation into the matter is on.

Jashpur (Chattisgarh):Police have registered a case under Section 377 POSCO Act against a man for allegedly raping a six-year-old boy near Pathalgaon police station area in Jashpur district.

According to the police, the accused identified as Firu Ram resident of Kolodhori village lured the minor playing in the neighbourhood and took him to a nearby place where he forcibly raped him.

Speaking to the Media, District police in charge Santlal Ayam said, "We have taken the victim's father statement and have accordingly arrested the accused. Appropriate action will be taken against the accused."