By: Express News Service Vadodara | February 27, 2025 02:14 IST 1 min readThe accused has been booked under the POCSO Act. Police said that the accused is married and lives with his family.Vadodara police have arrested a 61-year-old man for allegedly raping a 16-year-old mentally-challenged girl in Gorwa area. According to police, the incident took place on February 24.The accused lured the victim to accompany him to the basement of an apartment and allegedly raped her, police saidThe residents of the complex allegedly thrashed the accused before the police rescued him and took him to hospital.Assistant Commissioner of Police, B Division, RD Kava said, “The accused suffered minor injuries when the residents caught him after the incident… The victim is mentally disabled and resided in the neighbourhood, which is how the accused came in contact with her. The forensic team has gathered evidence from the spot…”The accused has been booked under the POCSO Act. Police said that the accused is married and lives with his family.© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:Vadodara