NEW DELHI: A 13-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her 19-year-old cousin in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, after he invited her to help with cooking following his wife's death, police reported on Thursday. The incident occurred when the accused stayed overnight at the victim's residence.
The girl had initially stayed at the accused's house for a few days to help with cooking before he dropped her back home, according to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Modinagar, Gyan Prakash Rai.
"Due to the late hour, the accused stayed overnight at her residence. After everyone in the family went to sleep, he allegedly entered the minor's room, where she was sleeping alone, and raped her."
"When the girl tried to raise an alarm, the accused stuffed her mouth with a piece of cloth and beat her, threatening her with dire consequences if she told anyone about the incident."
"Later, the girl complained of severe stomach ache and her family took her to a doctor. It was then discovered that she was sexually assaulted by the accused."
The police have filed charges against the accused under rape sections and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on Wednesday.
"The culprit will be arrested soon," ACP Rai said, adding that further investigation is underway.
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