Mathura: Landlord Rapes Tenant’s Minor Daughter in Uttar Pradesh, Records Videos; Accused Absconding
According to the complaint, the girl's family had been living as tenants in the accused's house for the past several months. Uttar Pradesh Police said the alleged abuse took place on multiple occasions over the last two months when the child's parents were away for work.
A 42-year-old landlord has been booked for allegedly repeatedly raping his tenant's 10-year-old daughter in the Goverdhan area of Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh. Police said the accused, originally from West Bengal, is also accused of recording videos of the alleged assaults and threatening the child to keep her silent, according to a report by The Times of India. A case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and efforts are underway to arrest the accused, who is currently absconding,.
According to the complaint, the girl's family had been living as tenants in the accused's house for the past several months. Police said the alleged abuse took place on multiple occasions over the last two months when the child's parents were away for work. The accused allegedly intimidated the survivor and recorded videos of the assaults to prevent her from reporting the incidents. ‘Isne Mera Rape Kiya Hai’: Minor Girl Accuses Baba Prakash Sharma of S*xual Assault in Mathura (Watch Video).
Case Came to Light After Child Spoke to Mother
The alleged abuse came to light after the girl informed her mother about what had happened. The family then approached the police and lodged a formal complaint. Based on the complaint, police registered a First Information Report (FIR), sent the child for a medical examination and initiated further legal proceedings. The survivor's statement is also being recorded as part of the investigation.
Search Underway for Accused
Police said the accused fled after the complaint was filed. Special teams have been constituted to trace and arrest him. Investigators are also examining the allegation that the accused recorded videos of the assaults. Electronic devices and other evidence are expected to be analysed as part of the probe. Mathura: Overheard Call Exposes Woman Who Strangled 3-Year-Old Son for Crying While Talking to Lover.
Probe Under POCSO Act
The FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the BNS relating to rape, along with provisions of the POCSO Act, which provides legal protection to children against sexual offences. Officials said the investigation is ongoing and further charges may be added depending on the evidence collected during the course of the probe.
The POCSO Act lays down child-friendly procedures for reporting, investigating and prosecuting sexual offences involving minors. It also mandates measures to protect the identity and well-being of child survivors during the legal process. Police said they are continuing their investigation and have assured that appropriate legal action will be taken once the accused is apprehended.
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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