India, Aug. 12 -- In Udaipur, Rajasthan, the rape of an eight-year-old girl sparked violent protests on Monday, with locals damaging police vehicles, pelting stones, vandalising buses, and blocking roads.

Personnel from three police stations were deployed to control the escalating situation, according to The Indian Express report.

The assault occurred on Sunday evening when the girl, who usually accompanies her mother to an agricultural field, went alone to a nearby field. The accused, Ramlal, allegedly took her to a bush and raped her. After returning home and informing her family, the girl was rushed to Maharana Bhupal government hospital.

A case was registered at Dabok police station under the POCSO Act. Police arrested Ramlal on Mo...