Sheikhpura : Police in Sheikhpura arrested a man within 12 hours of an alleged sexual assault on a minor student who was returning home from coaching, officials said. The accused, identified as Amrit Kumar alias Amit Kumar, was arrested in neighbouring Lakhisarai district and subsequently sent to jail.
According to police, the incident occurred on Friday evening when the student was waiting for transport near RD College More in Sheikhpura town. The accused allegedly offered to drop her home in his Scorpio SUV but took her towards an isolated area instead.
The matter was reported to the police after the student returned home and informed her family. A case was registered at the Women’s Police Station, and a police team launched a search for the accused.
Student Allegedly Offered A Lift After Coaching
According to the police account, the student was waiting to return home after attending coaching classes when a Scorpio SUV stopped near her.
The driver, identified as Amrit Kumar alias Amit Kumar, allegedly offered her a lift. The student initially declined and said she wanted to contact her family before getting into the vehicle.
Police said the accused used his mobile phone to call the student’s family, but the call reportedly went unanswered. He then allegedly assured her that he would drop her home safely, following which she entered the vehicle.
Instead of taking her home, the accused allegedly drove towards the Bhadaus–Madari Road area, where the student was sexually assaulted.
Student Returns Home And Informs Family
According to the police account, the accused allegedly left the student near Jharkhand Mandir More, close to Pachna village, before fleeing.
The student subsequently returned home and informed her family about the incident. Her family then contacted the police, following which a formal complaint was lodged at the Women’s Police Station.
Police initiated an investigation and began searching for the accused soon after receiving information about the alleged offence.
Accused Arrested In Lakhisarai Within 12 Hours
Police said the investigation involved searches at suspected locations and the examination of information gathered during the initial inquiry.
The accused was eventually arrested from a house near Jamui More in Lakhisarai district. Police identified him as the son of Shashi Bhushan Singh and a resident of the Suryagarha police station area.
The Scorpio SUV allegedly used in the incident was seized. Police also reported recovering two mobile phones from the accused.
Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Sheikhpura SDPO Dr Rakesh Kumar confirmed the arrest and seizure of the vehicle. He said further investigation was underway.
Investigation And Legal Proceedings Continue
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault and are examining other aspects of the case. The necessary medical examination and legal procedures are also being carried out, according to the report.
The accused has been sent to jail following his arrest. Further legal action will proceed on the basis of the registered case and the findings of the investigation.
The identity of the minor has been withheld in accordance with legal protections for children who are victims of sexual offences. The allegations will be subject to the judicial process.
