rape allegations

A case of sexual assault and rape has been registered against Deputy Director of the Women & Child Development (WCD) Department. The accused allegedly raped14-year-old class XII student, after her father's demise. Not only the Deputy Director, but his wife has also been named in the POCSO case, for giving pills to the victim, terminating her pregnancy after sexual assaults. CM Arvind Kejriwal ordered a probe and suspended the officer.

In Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur region, a seven-year-old minor was allegedly raped by a madrassa teacher, confirmed police on June 23. Furthermore, the SP (Rural) Suraj Rai registered a report based on the complaint of the victim's father. In addition, Rai said the accused also threatened to kill her if she told her family members about it. A case has been registered under Section 376, IPC and the POCSO Act.

In Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi region, a 12-year-old minor was allegedly raped, confirmed police on March 27. As per PTI, victim's cousin identified as Pradeep, allegedly visited her when she was alone on night of March 25, took her to a secluded area, and raped her. When she returned home, and was admitted to hospital. Victim's parents approached police, which registered a case under IPC and POCSO Act. An investigation underway.