Mathura Police Detain 15-Year-Old Boy in Alleged Rape of Minor Girl
Police in Mathura district detained a 15-year-old boy on Wednesday. The detention relates to the alleged rape of a five-year-old girl in a village. Authorities registered a case under section 65(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). This section specifically addresses the rape of a child under 16 years of age.
Legal Proceedings Under Pocso Act and Juvenile Justice Board
The police also invoked sections 5(M) and 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. Since the accused is a minor, he will be produced before the Juvenile Justice Board. This step follows standard legal protocol for juvenile offenders in India.
Complaint Details and Alleged Incident
The action stemmed from a written complaint filed by the survivor's father. According to the complaint, the accused lives in the same village. He allegedly lured the five-year-old girl while she was playing outside her house. The boy used the pretext of offering her chocolates to take her to a vacant plot.
There, he is accused of sexually assaulting the minor. After the incident, the girl returned home crying. She recounted the ordeal to her mother, who then informed her father.
Immediate Police Response and Medical Examination
The father rushed home from work upon hearing the news. He immediately approached the local police station to file a formal complaint. Police officials registered the case promptly based on his account.
Following the complaint, authorities sent the girl for a medical examination. This examination is a crucial step in gathering evidence for the ongoing investigation. The case highlights the serious nature of crimes against children in rural areas.
Police are continuing their investigation into the matter. They emphasize the importance of community vigilance in preventing such incidents. The use of both BNS and Pocso Act provisions underscores the legal framework aimed at protecting minors.
