Patna: A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 15-year-old boy in Samastipur after he took her inside his house on the pretext of playing with her, police said. The teenager, who was allegedly under the influence of an intoxicant substance, was detained and produced before the Juvenile Justice Board on Tuesday.The incident occurred on Monday afternoon when the girl was returning home after attending her village anganwadi centre. According to her family, the accused, who lives in the same locality and is known to them, allegedly lured her into his house and raped her.The girl cried out, following which people nearby rushed to the spot. Villagers allegedly found the accused inside the house, caught him and handed him over to police.The girl was taken to hospital for treatment and medical examination. Police said injuries were found on her body and medical and forensic procedures were under way to collect evidence.Dalsinghsarai DSP Vivek Kumar Sharma and circle inspector Pinky Prasad reached the spot and began the investigation. Police also questioned the accused and recorded the family’s account.Pinky said the teenager had studied up to Class VIII before dropping out around three years ago. A named FIR has been registered under the Pocso Act and other relevant provisions. As the accused is a minor, police have detained him as a child in conflict with law and produced him before the Juvenile Justice Board.
