Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji

Panaji, Nov 8: A 16-year-old girl who was kidnapped and raped in a car is said to have attempted suicide. The 31 year old accused was later arrested by the Porvorim police on Saturday, November 6.
Police said the incident took place on Wednesday.

According to the police, both the accused and the survivor lived in the same locality and man got friendly with the girl. On Wednesday, the accused said to have convinced the girl to accompany him on a drive, when he allegedly raped her in the car. Then the accused said to have dropped the girl near her home and threatened not to disclose the incident to anyone.

The next day, the girl attempted suicide by jumping from the third floor of the neighbouring building. However, the people rushed her to Goa Medical College where she sustained a fracture on her leg and is said to be out of danger. Police said the girl was scared and didn’t reveal it to her family. On Friday, she narrated the incident to her brother.
The family immediately lodged a complaint with the Porvorim police station.

Soon after the family lodged complaint, the police arrested the accused and further investigation is being carried out. PSI Pratik Bhat is investigating the case.

(As per Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault, the victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy)