Goa, Nov. 12 -- Barely two days after the rape of a four-year-old in Mapusa, another four-year-old has reportedly been sexually assaulted in Canacona, putting the govern ment's child-protection machinery and policing priorities under an unforgiving spotlight. The latest incident, reported from a rented room at Mokhard, Vodamol, Shrist hal, has prompted Canacona Police to reg ister an offence against Husain Md Isar, a native of Bihar presently residing in the locality. According to a complaint lodged by the victim's father, the alleged assault took place between 9.30 pm and 10 pm on No vember 10 at the rented accommodation.

The accused allegedly sexually assaulted the child while she was at the premises. Canacona Police registered FIR No ...