04-07-2025
Out on bail, man held for raping teen he sexually harassed 4 months ago
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Kendrapada: A 21-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl on Thursday evening. The accused, who had recently been released on bail after spending around four months in jail for a previous sexual harassment case against the same girl in Jagatsinghpur district, was taken into custody on Friday.
The accused was initially arrested on March 27 under Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act for allegedly making obscene gestures towards the 16-year-old girl. He was granted bail last week.
Police said the accused allegedly raped the minor while she was alone at her home and threatened to harm her if she disclosed the crime. The survivor's mother filed an FIR on Thursday night, leading to his arrest.
Police have charged the accused under relevant sections of the BNS and
Pocso Act
. Investigating officer Pradipta Kanungo said the medical examination of the survivor confirmed rape.
The man was presented in court on Friday, where his bail application was rejected, and he was remanded in custody. The accused is already undergoing trial in a Pocso court for the earlier charges.
