The police in Narendrapur, West Bengal, arrested Akash Halder for sexually assaulting a minor girl after promising to marry her and then threatening her. Halder, a resident of the Narendrapur police station area, was taken into custody following a complaint by the girl’s family. The family accused Halder of repeatedly abusing their daughter and threatening her with death if she disclosed the incidents.
The family lodged a written complaint at the Narendrapur police station, prompting an investigation into the matter. Subsequently, Halder was arrested at night and is scheduled to appear before the Baruipur court. Police intend to secure his custody for further interrogation to uncover more details about the case. Authorities are ensuring that the minor receives justice by examining all aspects of the incident and taking necessary legal actions.
While Halder claimed innocence and alleged false implication, the police emphasized the need to verify the allegations and proceed according to the law. Investigating officers are refraining from making conclusive statements until the probe is finalized. A senior officer from the Baruipur Police District confirmed the arrest and ongoing investigation based on the family’s complaint.
