An incident of attempted rape of a minor girl has been reported from the Runnisaidpur police station area in Sitamarhi district. The police have promptly arrested the accused, identified as Devendra Mahto.

According to the complaint filed by the victim's mother, she was engaged in household chores while the victim's father was out for work. During this time, the seven-year-old victim and her nine-year-old friend went out of the house for defecation. On the way, the accused, Devendra Mahto, lured both girls with money and took them to a hay storage shed.

It is alleged that the accused attempted to commit an inappropriate act with one of the girls, who then started screaming loudly. Hearing the girls' cries, a woman nearby rushed to the spot. Seeing the woman, the accused panicked and fled the scene by tearing through the hut's wall.

Upon learning of the incident, the victim's family was enraged. Station House Officer Lalit Kumar stated that considering the seriousness of the matter, the police immediately raided and arrested the accused, Devendra Mahto. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered under the POCSO Act, and further legal proceedings are underway.