Latur: Minor Girl Assaulted in Maharashtra; 3 Minors Detained
Three minor boys have been detained in Latur for allegedly s*xually assaulting an eight-year-old girl. Police registered a case under the POCSO Act and BNS, sending the accused to a juvenile home. Assistant Police Inspector Suchita Shingade is leading the ongoing investigation into the case. Scroll below to know more.
In a disturbing incident, an eight-year-old girl - the daughter of a daily-wage laborer - was allegedly s*xually assaulted by three minor boys in Latur city, according to local police. The incident took place within the jurisdiction of the MIDC police station in central Maharashtra. Authorities have detained all three accused individuals, who consist of one 16-year-old and two 12-year-olds.
Details of the Incident and Police Action
The victim resides in a rented accommodation in the area with her mother, who works as a daily-wage laborer to make ends meet, reports PTI. According to investigators, the three neighborhood minor boys targeted and assaulted the child on Sunday, October 4. Prompted by the complaint, the MIDC police registered a formal case under the Protection of Children from S*xual Offences (POCSO) Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Latur DCC Bank: RBI Orders Removal of Maharashtra Minister Babasaheb Patil From Board Over Tenure Limit.
Detainment and Ongoing Investigation
Following the filing of the case, law enforcement moved quickly to apprehend the suspects. Two of the minor boys were taken into custody on Monday, while the third was apprehended on Tuesday. All three accused have since been sent to a juvenile observation home. Assistant Police Inspector Suchita Shingade is leading the ongoing investigation into the case.
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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