
According to a report by Asomiya Pratidin, a serious allegation of sexual assault has been leveled against a government official in Assam. The accused, identified as Shantanu Kumar Nath, serves as an executive engineer in the Public Works Department (PWD) for the North Kamrup regional division. The complaint involves a minor girl who had been employed as a domestic worker at the official's residence in Palasbari for several years.
The report states that the victim, who was originally brought to the residence from Sonitpur district, alleged that she had been subjected to sexual abuse. According to the account provided, the girl attempted to escape the residence on the night of August 24 to flee the alleged abuse. During her attempt to leave the area on a bicycle, she reportedly fell near Malipara, where she was discovered by local residents who inquired about her situation.
As of now, the allegations remain under the purview of local reporting. The incident has drawn attention to the safety and treatment of domestic workers in the region. Further investigation by local authorities is expected to determine the veracity of the claims and the subsequent legal steps to be taken against the accused official.
The story is reported by Asomiya Pratidin, a credible regional news outlet in Assam, India. It provides specific details including the name of the accused, his professional designation, and the location of the alleged incident, which is consistent with standard regional crime reporting.
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Original report: Asomiya Pratidin