Contract Worker Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old Girl
Maharashtra: A 52-year-old contractual sanitation worker employed by the Pune Municipal Corporation was arrested over the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl in Vishrantwadi, Pune. The alleged incident occurred on 12 September, and police registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act after a complaint. Residents also protested, demanding action in the case.
Action to Be Taken
Children must be protected from sexual abuse, and complaints should be investigated promptly through child-sensitive procedures that protect the survivor’s identity.
📰 Source: The Bridge Chronicle (English)
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