Gonda Police Arrest Man in Minor's Kidnapping and Abuse Case
Gonda police arrested Rajman for the abduction and sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh.
The Kotwali Dehat police in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, have successfully apprehended a man wanted for the abduction and sexual assault of a minor girl. The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in a case that has shocked the local community.
The Accused Captured via Informant Tip-off
The arrested individual has been identified as Rajman, son of Rajitram, a resident of Jaukahi village in the Banghusara area. According to police reports, the suspect was attempting to flee the region when he was intercepted.
Acting on specific intelligence provided by an informant, police teams moved to the Banghusara-Tarabganj road. The suspect was spotted attempting to use transportation to leave the area. After surrounding the suspicious individual and conducting an interrogation, the police confirmed his identity as the wanted accused, Rajman.
Details of the Crime and Legal Action
The investigation began following a formal complaint lodged on June 18, 2026, by the victim's sister-in-law. The complainant reported that her 14-year-old sister-in-law had been forcibly taken away by the accused. When the victim's family attempted to locate the suspect at his residence, they found the house locked and empty.
The police have registered a formal First Information Report (FIR) under case crime number 595/2026 at the Kotwali Dehat police station. The charges include:
- Section 137(2): Kidnapping
- Section 87: Related to sexual assault/abuse
- Section 64(2): Aggravated sexual assault
- Relevant sections of the POCSO Act
Authorities noted that the accused was already married at the time of the incident. Following the arrest, the police have completed the necessary legal formalities and sent the accused to court for further proceedings.