52-year-old neighbour rapes girl in UP's Deoria

TOI City Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 22, 2025, 10:51 IST

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A 52-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl from his neighborhood when she visited his house. The police apprehended the accused following a complaint by the girl's mother. Legal proceedings are ongoing under applicable sections and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

52-year-old neighbour rapes girl in UP's Deoria

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NEW DELHI: A 52-year-old man allegedly raped a 12-year-old girl from his neighbourhood here in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria when she came over to his house for an errand, police said on Saturday.
Upon hearing the girl's screams, her mother hurried to the scene, where the perpetrator threatened her before escaping, according to Superintendent of Police (SP) Vikrant Vir regarding the incident that occurred on Friday.
The authorities later apprehended him.
Following a complaint lodged by the girl's mother, police registered a case against the accused under applicable sections and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

The authorities arranged for the victim's medical examination at Maharishi Devraha Baba Medical College Deoria.
Police said the crime scene was inspected and the forensic team was called to collect all necessary evidence. They confirmed that subsequent legal proceedings are underway.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS

A 52-year-old man allegedly assaulted a 12-year-old neighbourhood girl when she visited his residence for an errand in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh.
• The victim's mother rushed to the scene after hearing screams, where the accused threatened her before fleeing the premises.
• Police registered a case under relevant sections and POCSO Act following the mother's formal complaint, and subsequently arrested the accused.
• The victim underwent medical examination at Maharishi Devraha Baba Medical College Deoria as part of the investigation protocol.
• Forensic teams collected crucial evidence from the crime scene whilst authorities initiated legal proceedings against the perpetrator.

(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault)

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