For representational purposes (Express Illustrations) 
India

Punjab man booked for raping minor on promise of marriage

A man in a village here has been booked for raping 17-year-old girl on the pretext of marrying here, police said.

PTI

HOSHIARPUR: A man in a village here has been booked for raping 17-year-old girl on the pretext of marrying here, police said Wednesday.

A case was registered against the accused under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

He raped the victim many times on the pretext of marrying her, according to the complaint.

Police said efforts were on to arrest the accused.

Targeting commercial ships,impeding navigation in Strait of Hormuz unacceptable: India’s UN envoy

HAL-IAF Tejas Mk-1A review pushed to June; IAF weighing further relaxations

Will India temper its bullion habit?

Annamalai likely to get key post as BJP plans to reshuffle Tamil Nadu top deck after setback in polls

UDF’s Brave poll leader staked all to win big

SCROLL FOR NEXT