An attempt to assault an 8-year-old girl by a 30-year-old man surfaced in the district. The accused took advantage of playing in the alley to lure the children and took the girl to an empty house where he attempted the assault. A senior citizen passing by noticed and raised an alarm, causing the accused to flee the scene. The police were informed about the incident, and shortly after receiving complaints, they apprehended the accused. The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Panipat’s Sector 29 police station.
The accused, Raju, lured the 8-year-old under the pretext of giving her something to eat and took her to an empty room in a vacant plot, attempting the assault. However, an elderly woman passing by sensed the situation. As she entered the premises, the accused fled. Despite the elderly woman’s pursuit, the accused managed to escape.
The commotion drew the attention of the colony residents, and the girl’s parents arrived at the scene. The police were informed, and a case was registered based on the complaints from the relatives. The police initiated a search for the accused and captured footage of the escape in the CCTV cameras.Utilizing the CCTV footage, the police identified and apprehended the suspect within a few hours.