65-year-old man arrested in Bara over alleged rape of five-year-old girl

Bara, September 18, 2026 — Police have arrested a man in Bara on suspicion of repeatedly raping a five-year-old girl in Jitpur Simara Sub-Metropolitan City-19, Inarwashira.

The suspect has been identified as around 65-year-old Asamjan Miyan, a resident of the same village. He has been detained at the Area Police Office, Simara, while police investigate the allegations.

Following his arrest and transfer to the police station, local residents surrounded the police post at night, demanding strict legal action against the suspect.

The situation around the police post became tense after about 9:20pm, with protesters also demanding that the suspect be handed over to them.

Police said the suspect remains in custody and that the investigation is being conducted in accordance with legal procedures.

Security has been tightened in the Inarwashira area following the incident. The District Police Office, Bara, said further investigation into the case is underway.

The allegation against the suspect has not been established by a court.