Family Betrayal: Relative Arrested in Disturbing Kidnapping and Assault Case

In a shocking turn of events, a man, along with an accomplice, has been apprehended for the alleged kidnapping and gang-rape of a minor relative in Asega village, the police reported on Sunday.

The accused reportedly sustained a gunshot injury during an altercation with law enforcement after opening fire on them, leading to his subsequent capture. The incident unfolded when the victim, returning from a neighbor's birthday event, was accosted and taken away by Raja Kumar Paswan and an unidentified accomplice.

The arrest followed a rapid response after the girl's mother filed a formal complaint, prompting police action. Authorities are continuing the investigation, having recovered a country-made pistol at the site of the arrest.

(With inputs from agencies.)