Seven-year-old raped in Gujarat, suspect held

SURAT: A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 20-year-old man in Lalgate area during early hours on Tuesday.
The minor was sleeping with her mother on the footpath when the accused, Jammu Pathan, abducted her into a nearby lane and raped her at around 2:30am.
Pathan was caught from near the crime spot in Lalgate. The survivor lives on footpath with her mother near a garments showroom.The suspect too lives on a nearby footpath.
After committing the crime, he escaped. The girl informed her mother and soon cops were alerted.
“The suspect was identified from the description as the girl knew him since he lived nearby. The investigation has been handed over to SC-ST cell assistant commissioner of police,” said a police officer.
The minor was shifted to New Civil Hospital for detailed medical examination. Doctors will give a detailed report to police about the extent of injury.
The accused has been booked under relevant sections of IPC and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).
(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault)