Raebareli Horror: Man Arrested for Assaulting Minor Girl on Way to School
A man has been jailed in Raebareli after molesting and assaulting a minor girl on her way to school. POCSO Act charges have been applied.
In a shocking incident that has sparked outrage, police in Raebareli have arrested a man for the molestation and assault of a minor girl. The victim was targeted while she was on her way to school, turning a routine morning commute into a nightmare. The Raebareli minor assault arrest comes after a swift police operation following a tip-off.
The Incident and Resistance
The accused, identified as Akash Kumar, son of Ramsumer and a resident of Kodaras Buzurg village, allegedly intercepted the young girl. According to reports, Kumar attempted to molest the minor; however, the girl bravely resisted his advances. In response to her resistance, the attacker assaulted her and issued death threats to ensure her silence.
Police Action and Apprehension
Acting on a specific tip-off, the police from the Mill Area police station tracked down the suspect. Akash Kumar was apprehended on Wednesday at the Manchitpur turn. This operation was conducted under the strict directives of the Superintendent of Police, as part of an ongoing intensified campaign to crack down on crime and criminals in the region.
Escalation of Charges
The legal proceedings against the accused evolved as more details emerged from the victim's testimony:
- Initial Charges: The case was first registered based on the preliminary complaint, focusing on molestation and criminal intimidation.
- Revised Charges: After recording the victim's detailed statement, the police amended the charges to include attempt to rape.
Legal Framework and Jail
Due to the age of the victim and the severity of the crime, the police have invoked stringent laws. The accused now faces charges under:
- Section 64(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- Section 3/4 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Following the completion of all necessary legal formalities, the police have sent Akash Kumar to jail, where he remains in custody as the legal process continues.