Ten-Year-Old Sexually Assaulted In Delhi, Accused Held
Date
6/20/2023 6:15:13 AM
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) A minor girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in West Delhi's Vikaspuri area, an official said, adding that they have apprehended the accused.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Vichitra Veer, a police control room call was received at Vikaspuri police station on Monday regarding the sexual assault of a girl.
"A police team rushed to the spot and the 10-year-old girl was taken to hospital for medical examination," said the DCP.
The counselling of the minor was done and subsequently a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and POCSO Act was registered.
"During investigation, a police team was formed and with the help of CCTV footage and local intelligence, the accused was identified and nabbed," the official added.
--IANS
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