In a disturbing incident, a three-and four-month-old girl from Saring village under Longchem Block in Mokokchung district was allegedly raped on August 10 by Moakaba Aier, a 34-year-old man from Akumen Village.

An FIR has been lodged by the victim’s family at Longchem Police Station concerning the sexual assault on their minor daughter.

Speaking to Nagaland Tribune, SP Mokokchung confirmed that the accused has been apprehended and the Mokokchung police are currently transferring him to a secure location to aid the investigation and gather more details.

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He further mentioned that the investigation and interrogation will be handled by the Mokokchung Women Police.

Additional information will be provided once an official police report is released.