Balasore: A minor girl was allegedly raped by a 75-year-old man at Sana Maitapur village under Simulia police limits in Balasore district on Friday.
According to a complaint lodged by the victim’s parents at Simulia police station, Surendra Behera, a neighbour, raped their daughter after inviting her over to his house when he was alone.
“The elderly man sexually abused her by luring her with chocolates and money. The accused has been arrested and a case registered in this connection,” Simulia police station inspector-in-charge Sanjay Parida informed.
The accused will be forwarded to court after medical examination. The statement of the victim has been recorded, he added.
