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Lakhimpur Kheri: Man accused of sexually exploiting 6-year-old arrested in encounter
Following alleged sexual exploitation of a six-year-old girl in a village near Sadar Kotwali, a joint police-SWAT operation led to the arrest of Ram Jivan after a brief firefight near Sharda canal. Police recovered a country-made pistol and cartridges, and registered multiple charges related to the incident and prior allegations.
Why It Matters
The case highlights issues of child protection and rapid police action in response to sexual assault accusations, including use of an armed encounter to apprehend a suspect.
Timeline
5 Events
Charges registered against the accused
May 5, 2026
Police registered a case under Section 109(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for attempt to murder and booked him under Section 3/25 of the Arms Act. Earlier bookings under BNS and Pocso Act were noted by authorities.
Recovered weapons and hospital treatment
May 5, 2026
Police recovered a country-made pistol, a live cartridge and an empty cartridge from the accused. He was rushed to the district hospital for treatment after being injured in the leg during the encounter.
Arrest of Ram Jivan after encounter near Sharda canal
May 5, 2026
A joint team of Sadar Kotwali police and the SWAT unit cornered Ram Jivan near Sharda canal on Ravhi-Saraicha road and arrested him after a brief exchange of fire; he was wounded in the leg and apprehended.
Alleged sexual assault on a 6-year-old girl in a village under Sadar Kotwali area
May 5, 2026
Hours after the alleged sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in a village under Sadar Kotwali area on Tuesday evening, authorities reported the incident to law enforcement.
Earlier bookings against the accused under BNS and Pocso Act
May 5, 2026
The accused, Ram Jivan, had previously been booked under Section 65(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for raping a girl under 12 years of age and under Sections 5(m)/6 of the Pocso Act, as referenced by police.