Heartbreaking news from Patna’s outskirts in Bihta: a 21-year-old shopkeeper stands arrested for the rape of an 8-year-old girl, whom he tempted with chocolates. Rahul Kumar, known locally for his candy outlet, turned predator in a calculated betrayal of trust.
The violation occurred Thursday in the village, concealed within Rahul’s shop walls. He had built familiarity with neighborhood children through his business, making his deception all the more insidious.
When the mother learned of the assault, she acted decisively, registering a complaint at Bihta station. Police sprang into action, cuffing Rahul promptly. SDPO Amarendra Kumar Jha recounted: ‘The mother reported her daughter was lured inside with chocolate offers and assaulted by Rahul Kumar.’
Ongoing medical evaluations for the girl pair with forensic evidence collection at the scene. Legal proceedings launch under POCSO and SC/ST frameworks, poised for stringent enforcement.
Beyond the arrest, this case exposes gaps in child protection, urging parents, schools, and locals to stay vigilant. As Bihta mourns this loss of innocence, commitments grow for education drives and monitoring mechanisms. Justice for the young survivor remains paramount, with every step tracked closely by a watchful public.