Hathras, March 9: In a chilling incident from Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, two minor boys aged 10 and 12 have been accused of raping a 9-year-old girl in a forested area. The heartbreaking case, reported under Hathras rape case details, unfolded on March 6 around 2 PM, sending shockwaves through the local community.

What Happened in the Hathras Minor Rape Case?

The victim, a Class 4 student from the same village, had gone to collect grass near a forested field. The accused boys allegedly lured the 9-year-old girl with berries before the assault. Police reports state the 10-year-old held her hands while the 12-year-old carried out the aggravated penetrative s*xual assault. Gurugram Horror: Neighbour Rapes, Kills 3-Year-Old Girl, Buries Body in Pit.

The brave girl returned home, informed her mother, who rushed to the local police station. A swift FIR was filed, leading to the detention of both juveniles late Saturday. Indore Necrophilia Horror: MBA Student Rapes Girlfriend’s Dead Body, Shares Intimate Videos in College Group; Arrested.

Legal Action in Hathras POCSO Case

Hathras police SHO confirmed: "A case is registered against the two named juveniles under BNS Section 70(1) for gang rape and Sections 5/6 of POCSO Act." The girl underwent a medical examination, and the accused were produced before a magistrate, who remanded them to a juvenile home in Hathras.

This Hathras shocker highlights ongoing concerns over child safety in rural India. Authorities urge parents to stay vigilant amid rising minor rape cases in UP.

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Women and Child Helpline Numbers:

Childline India – 1098; Missing Child and Women – 1094; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women and Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/1291.

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