A police constable has been suspended for allegedly attempting to rape a five-year-old girl in inebriated state in the city.
The constable, Nitin Manohar Bagul, lured the girl by promising to give her sweets and took her to his flat in Takli road area yesterday. There, he attempted to rape her, police said. On hearing the girl’s screams, the residents were alerted and thrashed the policeman before handing him to police. Bagul is a habitual drinker, residents said. Police have registered a case against the constable in this regard, they added. UNI