Agartala, October 04, 2025: Tripura police has arrested a fish merchant from Rajnagar area on charges of raping and brutally assaulting a minor girl in the western part of the city. The arrest was made late last night from the Sekerkote area following a swift investigation.

According to the complaint filed by the victim’s family, the minor, who reportedly referred to the accused as “grandfather” was allegedly lured into an empty room in the absence of her parents. There, Das is accused of severely beating her and forcefully administering poisonous pesticides. The girl sustained multiple injuries and was found in a critical condition.

Local residents rushed the victim to IGM Hospital, and she was later transferred to GB Hospital due to the severity of her condition. Medical officials confirmed that the minor bore extensive injury marks and remains under close observation.

Shiuli Das, Officer-in-Charge of the West Women’s Police Station, confirmed that a case has been registered under relevant sections of the law. “The accused was arrested from Sekerkot late last night. He will be produced before the court after seeking police remand,” she stated. Das also noted that the minor’s condition has since stabilized.