Bihar man held for raping 4-year-old in Canacona, Karnataka man arrested in Mapusa case: Goa police

Goa police have made two arrests in recent child rape cases. A 24-year-old man, named Hussain Shaikh, from Bihar, was detained in Canacona for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl. Shaikh, who lived near the victim's family and was acquainted with her, took the child to his room and allegedly committed the heinous act. The case has been registered under the POCSO Act, Goa Children's Act, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Shaikh's arrest followed a complaint from the victim's parents.

In a separate incident, a 24-year-old man from Karnataka, Pundalik Gadge, was arrested in Mapusa for allegedly raping a three-year-old girl. Gadge was tracked down in Panaji after the survivor was found injured inside an abandoned building. The minor's parents reported the incident to authorities after a motorcycle taxi operator heard the child crying inside the building.

Gadge, a daily wager, had lived on the same street as the survivor. He left his bag at the crime scene, and police have recovered the girl's frock and a chaddar, which will be used as evidence in the case. North Goa Superintendent of Police Rahul Gupta confirmed the recovery of these items, stating they will aid in the prosecution of Gadge.