Two Arrested for Assaulting Minor in Gurugram Guest House
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Synopsis
The Gurugram Police arrested two young men for the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl at a guest house, claiming to celebrate a birthday. The suspects have been charged under the POCSO Act as the investigation continues.
Key Takeaways
- Two suspects arrested for the alleged rape of a minor.
- Incident occurred in a guest house in Gurugram.
- Victim was coerced into staying overnight.
- FIR filed under POCSO Act.
- Investigation is ongoing.
Gurugram, Jan 15 (NationPress) The Gurugram Police have taken into custody two young men for allegedly assaulting a 14-year-old girl at a guest house in Gurugram under the guise of celebrating a birthday, as reported by authorities.
The detained suspects are identified as Anshu alias Sohail (19), hailing from Uttar Pradesh, and Avinash (20), who resides in Faridabad.
Reports indicate that the victim was coerced into staying at the guest house throughout the night, only returning home the following morning.
The suspects were apprehended in Gurugram on Wednesday by a team from the Shivaji Nagar Police Station.
An FIR has been filed against Avinash and Anshu under sections 6 and 17 of the POCSO Act at the Shivaji Nagar police station on Monday.
The victim's mother reported that her daughter had left their residence on Sunday without notifying her family.
The family spent the entire night searching for her. She returned home on Monday morning.
“When I inquired about the events of the night, my daughter revealed that Anshu took her to a guest house on his motorcycle, claiming they would return after celebrating Avinash's birthday. Anshu departed after cutting the cake, and then Avinash assaulted my daughter. She returned home on Monday morning. My daughter also mentioned that Avinash had previously assaulted her twice. I demand strict action against Avinash and Anshu,” stated the victim's mother in her complaint.
This incident raises serious concerns and highlights the ongoing issue of safety and security for girls and women, amid rising cases of crimes against women, particularly sexual assaults, reported from various regions across the country.
Meanwhile, sources indicate that a thorough investigation is currently being conducted regarding the incident.
