Nandankanan police on Sunday arrested a self-proclaimed baba on charges of sexual assault on a minor girl at Kendupatna area in Bhubaneswar. The incident came to light when the victim girl’s family filed a complaint at Nandankanan police station regarding the misconduct.

The accused has been identified as Mahima baba Amar Das.

According to reports, the accused, was taken into custody by Nandanakanan Police following allegations of sexual assault against the minor. A case has been registered under the stringent provisions of the POCSO Act.

As per the allegation by the victim's family members, the alleged incident occurred when the girl had gone to perform a puja. Finding her alone, the baba is alleged to have sexually assaulted the minor. Further investigation into the incident is curren

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