Kailasahar, Sep 16, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Kailashahar, Sept 16: A retired soldier of the Indian Army has been accused of molesting a nine-year-old girl at Kailashahar. The incident took place when the accused, Babu Sena Sharma, allegedly abducted the minor from in front of her house and molested her. The police have detained the retired soldier and presented him in court.

According to Officer-in-Charge of the Kailashahar Women’s Police Station, Ripita Bhattacharjee, a written complaint was filed on Sunday night, leading to the arrest of Babu Sena Sharma. The girl’s mother reported that Sharma had taken her daughter from their home and molested her.

During the initial investigation, Sharma confessed to the crime, according to Officer Bhattacharya. He was presented in the Kailashahar court on Monday. The police added that a medical examination of the minor girl was conducted on Monday morning and further investigation is on.