Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Madhya Pradesh Rape Case Sparks Outrage
A man named Salman was arrested for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl.
While the police were taking him to Raisen, their vehicle broke down.
Salman tried to escape by taking a police officer's gun and shooting at them.
The police shot him in the leg to stop him.
He was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The incident happened at night, and the police will decide what to do next based on the doctor's advice.
Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of child-crime cases in India, and this incident has sparked outrage across the state.
Salman, accused of raping a six-year-old girl, was injured in a police encounter while trying to escape custody.
The incident occurred between 4 and 4:30 am when the police vehicle broke down near Kiratnagar village, Bhojpur.
Salman snatched a sub-inspector's gun and fired at the police, leading to retaliatory fire that injured him in the leg.
He was taken to Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal for treatment, and further action will be decided based on his condition.
The alleged rape incident occurred on November 21 under the jurisdiction of Goharganj police station, and Madhya Pradesh has the highest child-crime rate in India.
- Who
- Salman, the accused in a minor rape case, and the Madhya Pradesh Police
- What
- A rape case and subsequent police encounter where the accused was injured while trying to escape custody
- When
- Between 4 and 4:30 am on Friday, after the incident on November 21
- Where
- Near Kiratnagar village, Bhojpur, while being transported to Raisen
- Why
- The accused attempted to flee by snatching a sub-inspector's gun and firing at the police
Police Account
Accused's Actions
Cause of Encounter
Police Account
The accused snatched a sub-inspector's gun and fired at the police while attempting to escape.
Accused's Actions
The accused was injured after firing at the police during an escape attempt.
- Accused Name
- Salman
- Victim Age
- 6 years
- Incident Date
- November 21
- Location
- Goharganj, Raisen, Madhya Pradesh
- Time of Encounter
- 4-4:30 am
- Injury
- Shot in the leg
- Hospital
- Hamidia Hospital, Bhopal
- Crime Rate
- 77.9 per lakh child population
- Total Cases in 2023
- 22,393
Sources
MP: Minor Rape Accused Injured in Encounter While Trying to Escape Custody in Raisen
Goharganj Rape Accused Salman Khan Arrested From Tea Stall In Bhopal After Absconding For A Week; Booked Under POCSO For Raping 6-Year-Old
MP Horror: Man Who Lured, Raped 6-Year-Old in Raisen Nabbed After 7 Days, Shot During Escape Bid
Tyre Puncture, Daring Escape, Encounter: How Rape Accused Was Caught
Rape of six-year-old: Absconding accused rearrested after brief encounter
Madhya Pradesh: Salman rapes 6-year-old girl, arrested after a 5 day manhunt
MP News: CM Mohan Yadav Praises Police For Swift Action In Raisen Rape Case, Says, 'There's No Place For Criminals' In State
As Child-Crime Crisis Deepens, Madhya Pradesh Rape Exposes Dark Reality
"Saw His Pic Online": How 2 Young Men Caught Madhya Pradesh Rape Accused
