sexual violence against minors
Madhya Pradesh's Rising Child Crime Crisis: A Six-Year-Old's Tragic Case Highlights Systemic Failures
Nov 28, 2025 08:19 pm CST
India faces a growing child crime crisis with Madhya Pradesh at its epicenter, reporting 22,393 cases in 2023 alone. The recent brutal rape of a six-year-old girl in Raisen, which led to widespread protests and a dramatic police encounter with the accused, underscores the urgent need for improved child protection measures in a state where crime rates against children are nearly double the national average.
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.
Karnataka Man Charged Under POCSO Act for Sexually Assaulting Minor Sister-in-Law
Nov 19, 2025 06:38 pm CST
A disturbing case has emerged from Karnataka's Yadgir district where a man has been charged under the POCSO Act for repeatedly sexually assaulting his 16-year-old sister-in-law, resulting in her pregnancy. The accused, Mohammad Sab, allegedly committed the crimes when his wife was away from home and threatened the victim to maintain silence. The case came to light when medical examination confirmed the minor's four-month pregnancy, prompting immediate police action.
Teenage Girl Sexually Assaulted in Ranchi: Police Arrest Five Suspects, Four Remain At Large
Oct 13, 2025 09:12 pm CST
Authorities in Ranchi have arrested five individuals in connection with the sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl, with four suspects still being sought. The incident occurred in the Ratu area, and police have registered a case under the POCSO Act while conducting an ongoing investigation to apprehend all perpetrators.
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.