Ice Cream Vendor Arrested for Attempted Rape of 6-Year-Old Girl in Shimla: Police Investigation Underway

Oct 04, 2025 11:16 pm CST

A 45-year-old ice cream vendor from Rajasthan has been arrested in Shimla district after allegedly attempting to sexually assault a six-year-old girl. The suspect lured the child with ice cream before the mother discovered the assault in progress. Authorities have filed charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act as the investigation continues.