Delhi Police arrest POCSO, rape accused after Uttarakhand raid
Synopsis
A man wanted for rape, POCSO offences, blackmail, and stalking was caught in Uttarakhand after weeks of evasion — a cross-state operation that deployed CDR analysis, social media monitoring, and local intelligence. The case carries added weight because the victim was a minor at the time of the 2023 assault, triggering the more serious Section 6 of the POCSO Act.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police arrested a 26-year-old POCSO and rape accused on 19 June from Bhagwanpur, Uttarakhand .
The complaint was filed on 4 April by a 21-year-old woman alleging assault in 2023 , when she was a minor.
Section 6 of the POCSO Act (aggravated penetrative sexual assault) was added after investigators confirmed the victim's age at the time of the incident.
The accused had been absconding since the FIR; Non-Bailable Warrants and Proclaimed Offender proceedings had been initiated.
The operation was led by Inspector Rupesh Kumar Khatri , SHO of PS Welcome , supervised by ACP Sehdev Kumar Rana .
The accused has prior criminal history in cases of culpable homicide not amounting to murder and gambling, according to police.
Delhi Police's Welcome Police Station team arrested a 26-year-old man on Friday, 19 June who had been absconding in a serious case involving rape, criminal intimidation, stalking, and offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The accused was apprehended during a targeted raid in Bhagwanpur, Uttarakhand, following sustained surveillance and intelligence work.
The Complaint and Charges
A 21-year-old woman filed a complaint at PS Welcome on 4 April, alleging she had been sexually assaulted in 2023 by the accused, who reportedly threatened her with a pistol during the act. The accused allegedly recorded the assault and subsequently used the footage to blackmail and coerce her.
He is further accused of repeatedly sexually exploiting the victim, stalking her at her tuition classes, and issuing threats against her and her family members. A case was registered under Sections 64(2)(m), 78, 351(3), and 126(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
POCSO Section Added After Age Discovery
During the course of the investigation, police established that the victim was a minor at the time of the alleged assault in 2023. As a result, Section 6 of the POCSO Act — which pertains to aggravated penetrative sexual assault — was added to the case, significantly escalating the severity of the charges.
How Police Tracked the Accused
From the time the FIR was registered, the accused had been absconding. Investigators conducted multiple raids at suspected hideouts and deployed technical surveillance, call detail record (CDR) analysis, social media monitoring, and local intelligence gathering to trace him. Non-Bailable Warrants (NBWs) were secured, and proceedings under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to declare him a Proclaimed Offender had also been initiated.
The operation was led by Inspector Rupesh Kumar Khatri, Station House Officer of PS Welcome, under the supervision of ACP Bhajanpura, Sehdev Kumar Rana. Acting on specific intelligence, the team tracked the accused to Bhagwanpur in Uttarakhand, where he was apprehended.
Accused's Prior Criminal Record
The arrested man, a resident of the Welcome area in Delhi, reportedly has prior criminal involvement in cases related to culpable homicide not amounting to murder and gambling, according to police. His arrest ends weeks of evasion during which investigators pursued multiple leads across state lines.
The case now moves to the courts, where charges under both the BNS and the POCSO Act are expected to be formally framed. Given the gravity of the offences — including the POCSO addition — the accused faces the prospect of stringent sentencing if convicted.
Point of View
And the need for CDR analysis and Proclaimed Offender proceedings to catch a local resident points to gaps in early surveillance. Courts will now determine whether the evidence — including the alleged recorded footage — meets the evidentiary threshold for Section 6 conviction.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What charges has the Delhi Police accused been arrested for?
The accused has been arrested for rape, criminal intimidation, stalking, blackmail, and offences under Section 6 of the POCSO Act. The case was registered under Sections 64(2)(m), 78, 351(3), and 126(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at PS Welcome, Delhi.
Why was Section 6 of the POCSO Act added to the case?
Section 6 of the POCSO Act — which covers aggravated penetrative sexual assault — was added after investigators established that the victim was a minor at the time of the alleged assault in 2023. This significantly escalates the severity of the charges and the potential sentence.
How did Delhi Police track down the absconding accused?
Police used technical surveillance, call detail record (CDR) analysis, social media monitoring, and local intelligence gathering to trace the accused. Non-Bailable Warrants were obtained, and proceedings to declare him a Proclaimed Offender had been initiated before he was caught in Bhagwanpur, Uttarakhand.
Who led the operation to arrest the POCSO accused?
The operation was led by Inspector Rupesh Kumar Khatri, Station House Officer of PS Welcome, under the supervision of ACP Bhajanpura, Sehdev Kumar Rana.
Does the accused have a prior criminal record?
Yes, according to police, the accused has prior criminal involvement in cases related to culpable homicide not amounting to murder and gambling. He is a resident of the Welcome area in Delhi.
