Anwar Alam has been remanded in police custody

The Kharghar police have arrested Anwar Alam, 23, a watchman for raping an 8-year-old girl and attempting to kill her. The incident occurred on August 31, when he visited the minor's home while she was alone. Alam first attempted to rape her and when she resisted, he strangulated her till she was unconscious. Assuming she was dead, Alam then proceeded to rape her and later, left her house.