# Rajasthan Girl, 8, Drugged and Raped by Neighbour in Park

2026-08-08T04:51:24+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk

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An eight-year-old girl was allegedly drugged and raped by a neighbour in a park in Rajasthan's Dausa district on Wednesday. Police said the accused, a 22-year-old man, has been arrested under the POCSO Act and relevant sections of the IPC. According to police, the victim had gone to play on swings in a park near her home around 4 pm. A relative later found her unconscious in the park and alerted the family. The girl's medical examination confirmed the assault. Superintendent of Police Said that the accused was taken into custody within hours, and further investigation is on.

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- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/rajasthan-girl-8-drugged-and-raped-in-park-by-neighbour-11882100#publisher=newsstand>

Tags: child rape, crime, Dausa, POCSO, police investigation, Rajasthan
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