Agartala, May 24: Police personnel from the West Agartala Women’s Police Station have arrested Prasenjit Pal, the prime accused in a case involving the alleged sexual assault of a seven-year-old girl in the Dukli area on May 17.
The victim’s parents had lodged a complaint at the Arundhati Nagar police station, leading to an investigation. Pal had reportedly been absconding for the past few days. On Friday, local residents, including women, staged a protest in front of his residence, demanding strict action.
According to the victim’s father, the child is currently receiving medical treatment in the hospital. The accused has been presented before the court, and further legal proceedings are expected to determine the next steps in the case.