Overview

• The accused, identified as Shankar Das, was arrested late Saturday night by West Agartala Women Police Station with support from Amtali Police and was produced before court.
• Police say the incident occurred in Rajnagar when the girl's parents were away for medical treatment, and the accused was known to the family.
• The mother's complaint alleges brutal physical assault and forced ingestion of a pesticide, leaving the child with multiple injury marks.
• Residents found the girl in critical condition and rushed her first to IGM Hospital, then to GB Pant Hospital for advanced care.
• Investigators report the probe is ongoing, with further action expected after medical and forensic reviews once the child is discharged.