5-yr-old raped, killed in Gaya
The girl was alone at home when the accused lured her with the promise of chocolate and took her to a nearby nursery.
There, he allegedly raped her and strangled her with a towel.
Gaya SSP Anand Kumar said on Sunday, "Dobhi police got information around 10pm on Saturday about rape and murder of a girl. Prima facie, it appears that the girl was strangled to death. During investigation, ample evidence about involvement of the accused have been found."
He added, "His clothes have been sent for FSL examination. Further investigation is being conducted by lodging a case at Dobhi police station."
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