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Father Accused of Raping Minor Daughter in Delhi's Jahangirpuri

Police have registered POCSO and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita charges as teams search for the accused.

Overview

  • The survivor says the assault happened on July 7 when her mother and younger brother were away and that her father threatened to kill them if she spoke about it.
  • The girl's mother filed a complaint at Mahendra (Mahindra) Park police station and an FIR was registered under Section 6 of POCSO and relevant BNS provisions.
  • Police have sent the girl for a medical examination, recorded her statement under the BNSS, and arranged counselling and support services.
  • Officers say the accused is absconding and multiple teams are conducting raids to trace him; police also said he was recently released after a five-year robbery sentence.
  • Investigations are ongoing and further forensic or arrest developments have not yet been reported; the case highlights challenges in protecting children from intra-family sexual violence and the need for rapid policing and support.