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Youth Arrested for Raping Minor in Cooch Behar

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March 16, 2025

A youth was arrested on Saturday on charges of raping a six-year-old girl in Cooch Behar district during the Holi festival, which is popular as Dolyatra in West Bengal.

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The victim is currently under treatment at Jalpaiguri Super-Speciality Hospital under critical condition.

Confirming the arrest of the accused youth, the Deputy Superintendent of Police of Mekhliganj, Asish P Subba said the cops managed to arrest him before he could abscond.

"A thorough investigation against him has been initiated in the matter," he added.

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