UDALGURI, Nov 11: A 13-year-old girl was allegedly subjected to an attempted rape and strangled with a gamocha in Tangla, her family told police.
The incident allegedly took place in North Jangalpara on the morning of November 10 when the Class IX student had gone to bathe in the Kulshi river.
According to the complaint, 42-year-old mason Utpal Das allegedly dragged the girl to a secluded bushy area near the river and attempted to rape her.
When she raised an alarm, he allegedly strangled her with a gamocha, rendering her unconscious, and left her there.
The girl was found unconscious in the bushes by her family members after they began searching for her when she did not return home for a long time. The incident allegedly came to light after she regained consciousness and spoke to her family.
Das, a resident of nearby Bhokelikanda village, had come to North Jangalpara for work, the complaint said.
The family informed Tangla police and demanded strict action against the accused. Local residents also sought action.
Police have not yet officially confirmed details of the investigation, any arrest or the girl's medical treatment. The facts of the case will be clear after the police investigation.
