Kolkata May 6 (IANS) A person was arrested on Sunday for allegedly molesting a minor girl in West Bengal s North 24 Parganas district police said.
"Rafikul Islam was arrested for calling a girl student of the fifth standard to his residence and allegedly molesting her on Saturday evening " an officer from Ashok Nagar police station said.
According to police the accused allegedly gave Rs 100 to the girl after molesting her and asked her to keep the matter a secret.
"Islam has been charged under Protection of Children against Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. He has been produced before a magistrate " the officer added.
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