Shahkot villager booked for raping minor

Dilbag Singh 

Shahkot villager booked for raping minor

SHAHKOT 13 MAY

The Shahkot police have booked a villager on charge of raping a minor.

Investigating Officer (IO) Inspector Simaran said that the accused has been identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi son of Major Singh a resident of Gehlarran village.

The victim complained to the police that the accused forcibly raped her on May 7 and threatened her with dire consequences

IO said a case under section 64(rape)351(2) (criminal intimidation) and section 4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act has been registered against the accused and raids are being conducted to arrest him.