Khargapur GRP Nabs Nationwide High-Alert Rape Accused; Kerala Police Express Gratitude

• Abul Hossain, 40, accused of raping a minor, was apprehended by Khargapur GRP after a nationwide high alert.
• Hossain was caught on Tuesday night at Dantan from the Vivek Express, traveling from Ernakulam to Dibrugarh.
• Kerala Police took custody of the accused on Wednesday morning and thanked West Bengal State Police for their assistance.
• The accused, an Assam resident, allegedly repeatedly raped the minor in Ernakulam district, threatening her into silence.
• A complaint was filed on January 12 at Kunnathunadu police station after the minor disclosed the abuse to her family.

Why It Matters: Khargapur GRP successfully arrested a high-alert rape accused, leading to gratitude from Kerala Police.