Chandigarh: On parole, rape convict violates minor

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, November 11

A 28-year-old rape convict, who was out on parole, has been arrested by the Chandigarh Police for raping a 15-year-old girl.

The suspect has been identified as Kunal, alias Kallu, a resident of Shanti Nagar, Mani Majra. The victim’s mother complained to the police that her elder daughter had left home on November 10 without intimating anyone. On enquiry, she came to know that her daughter had been lured by Kunal on the pretext of marriage.

The police were informed following which a case under Sections 363 and 366 of the IPC was registered at the Mani Majra police station.

Acting swiftly, a team, led by Inspector Neeraj Sarna, SHO, Mani Majra police station, nabbed the suspect within five hours and recovered the kidnapped girl.

Later, the victim’s medical examination was conducted and her statement recovered after which Section 376 (3) of the IPC and Section 6 of the POCSO Act were added to the case.

The police said earlier also, a case of rape with a minor was registered against the accused in 2017 and he was convicted in 2018 and sentenced to 20-year imprisonment.

The police said the convict was out on parole since June 23, 2021. —TNS