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14-year-old alleges months-long sexual abuse in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar
A 14-year-old girl has alleged that she was sexually assaulted by a man in southwest Delhi's Uttam Nagar over several months. The accused has been arrested under the Protection of Children from…
A 14-year-old girl has alleged that she was sexually assaulted by a man in southwest Delhi's Uttam Nagar over several months. The accused has been arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, police said.
The case came to light after the girl approached the police and filed a complaint. She told authorities that she had been sexually exploited for months before she finally opened up about the abuse. The accused is in custody.
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POCSO cases in Delhi have seen a steady rise, with the city recording over 1,400 cases under the Act in 2025. The Uttam Nagar area, a densely populated resettlement colony, has reported several such incidents in the past. A key factor in delayed reporting, as in this case, is the victim's fear of social stigma and threats from the accused. The trial will be held in a special POCSO court, which is mandated to conclude within a year. The next step is the filing of a chargesheet within 60 days of arrest.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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