crime against children
31-Year-Old Factory Worker Arrested for Sexual Assault on 8-Year-Old Girl in North Delhi
Nov 22, 2025 12:15 am CST
A 31-year-old factory worker from Uttarakhand was arrested in Delhi's Samaypur Badli area for sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl who entered his room while playing. The brave child managed to escape after fighting back and immediately alerted her mother. Police have filed charges under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as investigations continue.
Delivery Agent Arrested in Gurugram for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of 8-Year-Old Girl Under POCSO Act
Oct 03, 2025 12:59 am CST
A 21-year-old delivery agent has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting an 8-year-old girl after luring her with food. Police successfully recovered the minor within hours and have charged the accused under Section 6 of the POCSO Act as investigations continue into this serious crime against a child.
Alarming 9.2% Rise in Crimes Against Children: NCRB Data Reveals 177,335 Cases in 2023
Oct 01, 2025 02:37 am CST
The National Crime Records Bureau reports a disturbing 9.2% increase in crimes against children in India for 2023, with 177,335 cases registered nationwide. Kidnapping (45%) and POCSO offenses (38.2%) dominate the statistics, while most perpetrators were known to victims. Significant regional variations exist in both crime rates and justice system efficiency, with Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh reporting the highest case numbers.
5-Year-Old Maharashtra Girl in ICU After Sexual Assault by Stepfather During Garba Festival
Sep 30, 2025 12:39 pm CST
A five-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Akola is currently in intensive care after allegedly being sexually assaulted by her stepfather while her mother attended a Garba celebration. Police have arrested the perpetrator following the mother's discovery of the crime upon returning home. This disturbing case highlights serious concerns about child safety within domestic environments.