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Ludhiana man booked for raping 16-year-old daughter
Jamalpur police in Ludhiana have booked a 47-year-old labourer for allegedly raping his 16-year-old daughter while his wife was at work. The wife returned on August 5 to find the girl frightened,…
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Jamalpur police in Ludhiana have booked a 47-year-old labourer for allegedly raping his 16-year-old daughter while his wife was at work. The wife returned on August 5 to find the girl frightened, and the teenager then disclosed that her father had sexually assaulted and threatened her. The mother filed a complaint on Thursday, leading to charges under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act.
Investigating officer ASI Paramjit Singh said the minor’s medical examination has been conducted and the report is awaited. The accused has not been arrested yet; police say further action will follow once the medical report is received.
The Indian Opinion
Cases of incestuous abuse often get buried under family shame, but here the mother acted swiftly. The police response appears procedural: they filed charges under the right sections and are waiting for the medical report before making an arrest. That is good process, though the wait for the report could be shorter. The real test will be whether the accused is denied bail and whether the child receives long-term counselling, not just a medical exam.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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