CURCHOREM: A resident of Kalay, was arrested by Curchorem police on Friday for raping a 13-year-old student.
According to Curchorem PI Shivram Vaigankar, the accused was known to the victim as they are far relatives and were in good terms. “The matter came to light when the victim went for medical check-up due to pain in stomach during the mobile medical check-up in the area organised by Voluntary Health Association of Goa, Sanguem branch,” PI Vaigankar said.
At the camp, he said, doctor informed the family members of the victim, when found her two-and-a-half month pregnant which led the victim to narrate the incident to her family and accordingly her grand-father lodged the complaint against the accused at Curchorem police station. Accused was arrested under Section 8 of Children Act and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO). “The victim was sent for medical examination at GMC, Bambolim and the accused will be produced before the local court on Saturday for remand,” Vaigankar informed.
