A 21-year old Babu Challagali of St Caitan Waddo-Merces was arrested by the Old Goa police on charges of raping a minor girl of 14 years.
According to information available, the incident occurred in the month of March 2022 where the accused Babu sexually assaulted the minor due to which she got pregnant and delivered a baby girl.
The girl’s mother then lodged complaint with the Old Goa police, following which the accused Babu was arrested under section 376, 376(3) of IPC and section 8(2) of Goa Children’s Act and sections 3 and 4 of POCSO Act. Further investigations are underway.
