In a deeply disturbing incident from Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district, two minor boys have been taken into custody and sent to a juvenile shelter for allegedly sexually assaulting an eight-year-old boy. The police confirmed that the accused are aged 11 and 15 years, with the younger one being the survivor's own cousin.
The Alleged Assault and Threats
According to the police account, the traumatic incident occurred when the eight-year-old survivor was playing outside his home. The 11-year-old cousin allegedly dragged him to a nearby field. There, along with the 15-year-old accomplice, he is accused of sexually assaulting the younger boy.
The accused boys then reportedly threatened to kill the survivor if he dared to disclose the incident to anyone, instilling fear and attempting to ensure his silence.
Family's Discovery and Police Action
The survivor's father, who works in another district, was informed about the incident by his wife upon his return home on Thursday. Shocked and anguished, he immediately approached the police to file a formal complaint.
Following the complaint, the survivor was sent for a medical examination on Friday, as stated by Station House Officer (SHO) Pawan Pandey. A case has been registered under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the stringent Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Medical Perspective on Physical Maturity
When queried about aspects of the case, Pilibhit's Chief Medical Officer, Alok Kumar, provided a medical viewpoint. He explained that on medical grounds, physical maturity can vary significantly among children. Factors such as diet and environmental influences can sometimes lead to earlier physical development.
The swift action by the family and the police has led to the immediate placement of both accused minors in a juvenile shelter home as the investigation proceeds under the serious charges of the POCSO Act.
