Raisen: Man accused of raping minor injured in police encounter, arrested

The Madhya Pradesh police arrested 26-year-old Salman Khan, accused of raping a six-year-old girl in Raisen district, following an encounter on Thursday night, officials said. Khan sustained a gunshot wound to his leg while attempting to escape from custody.

According to the police, Khan lured the minor into a forest and raped her on November 21. She was later found in a pool of blood and admitted to AIIMS Bhopal, where her condition is stable.

The delay in arresting Khan sparked protests in Raisen, prompting chief minister Mohan Yadav to transfer the then superintendent of police to headquarters.