Siddipet: Seven people, including three minors, have been apprehended in connection with the alleged repeated sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in Siddipet district, Telangana, police said on Saturday, October 24.
Four adult accused were remanded to judicial custody by a court on Friday, October 23, while the three minors were sent to a state-run Children’s Home for Boys, according to police.
Husnabad Assistant Commissioner of Police S Sadanandam confirmed the arrests and said the girl had allegedly been sexually assaulted repeatedly.
Incident Reported in Maddur Mandal
According to Maddur police inspector MD Asif, the accused had become acquainted with the girl before the alleged incidents took place during the ten-day Dasara festival in Maddur mandal.
The girl was reportedly alone at home when the incident occurred. Her parents, who work as agricultural labourers, became concerned when she did not return home.
They subsequently learnt that she had gone with the seven accused and had allegedly been sexually assaulted.
Case Registered Under POCSO Act
Following a complaint lodged by the girl's mother, police registered a case under relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The identities of the accused have not been disclosed, as three of them are minors and the survivor is also underage.
The investigation is underway, and further details have not been officially disclosed by the police.
