UP shocker: Army man arrested for alleged rape of colleague's minor daughter in Meerut cantonment; probe on

MEERUT: A 45-year-old havildar in the Army, a non-commissioned officer, was arrested by UP police for allegedly raping the minor daughter of a fellow serviceman at the army quarters within the Meerut Cantonment area, as stated in the FIR.

The FIR further reads that the victim is a 17-year-old Class 12 student.According to the FIR, a copy of which is with TOI stated, "The incident took place on the night of June 3, between 12 to 2am. The minor stepped out of her quarter to stroll when the accused forcefully dragged her to his house and violated her." The traumatised girl, upon returning home, recounted the horrific ordeal to her parents, who were left in shock.Following this, the victim approached Meerut police on June 4, and an FIR was lodged under BNS Section 64 (rape) and relevant POCSO sections. The accused and the victim's father are reportedly stationed in the same unit in Meerut.Initially, the accused was absconding but was eventually arrested late Friday night. He is scheduled to be presented before the court on Saturday.A senior police official, requesting not to be named, said, "We lodged an FIR against the accused and are investigating the case thoroughly."(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault)

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