Sexagenarian arrested for raping mentally disabled woman in Agartala

In a shocking and shameful incident, a sexagenarian man was arrested for allegedly raping a mentally disabled adult woman after taking advantage of her being alone at home.

Providing details, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of the West Agartala Women Police Station, Shiuli Das, said that the incident occurred on Wednesday night. The victim’s mother had gone to a neighbour’s house, leaving her mentally disabled daughter alone at home.

Taking advantage of the situation, another neighbour allegedly entered the house and raped the woman.

About an hour later, when the victim’s mother returned home, she discovered the incident and immediately informed the West Agartala Police Station. Police registered a case against the accused on Thursday.

Following a day-long search, police arrested the sexagenarian accused on Thursday afternoon.

OC Das added that the accused will be produced before a local court for further legal proceedings.