Delhi: Schoolgirl arrested for molesting a Class II student
The victim has named two Class 9 students who allegedly molested her during lunch time and free periods.
In Short
- A Class II student of has accused two seniors of molesting her inside the school campus.
- While one of the students has been arrested, the other has been detained.
- The police have booked the girls under Section 6 and 10 of the POCSO Act.
A Class II student of a Delhi government school has accused two seniors of molesting her inside the school campus. While one of the accused has been arrested, another has been detained.
The victim has named two Class 9th students who allegedly molested her during lunch time and free periods. The minor said that the accused forced her to indulge in sexual acts.
The victim said that the accused molested her for the first time on February 23. She later informed her elder sister about the incident. The incident came to light after the victim's elder sister informed the family about it.
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"We informed the school teacher about the abuse. However, they did not take the matter seriously and ignored it citing exams," said the victim's uncle.
Compelled by the inaction of the school authorities, the family sought from the police. The family also alleged that the victim was forcefully sedated by the accused.
The police have booked the two girls under Section 6 and 10 of the POCSO Act and Section 328 of the IPC. Sources said that the arrested girl is not a minor.
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Investigation into the incident is underway.