child sexual assault
UP Priest Arrested for Sexually Assaulting 7-Year-Old Boy Near Temple in Deoria
Dec 17, 2025 02:10 am CST
A 65-year-old priest, Ramesh Chandra Puri, has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria for allegedly sexually assaulting a seven-year-old boy near a local temple. The accused, who served as a temple priest for two decades, has been charged under the POCSO Act and remanded to judicial custody while further legal proceedings continue.
Former UK Doctor Faces 45 Sexual Assault Charges Against 38 Patients Including Minors
Dec 06, 2025 10:10 pm CST
A 38-year-old former UK doctor, Nathaniel Spencer, has been charged with multiple serious sexual offenses against 38 patients, including a child under 13. The alleged incidents occurred between 2017-2021 at two regional hospitals in central England. Spencer faces 45 charges including sexual assault and assault by penetration, with his first court appearance scheduled for January 20 at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre.
5-Year-Old Sexual Assault Victim Denied Medical Care as Village Attempts Cover-Up in Maharashtra
Nov 25, 2025 02:08 am CST
A 5-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Beed district was allegedly sexually assaulted by a teenage relative, with village residents preventing the family from reporting the crime or seeking immediate medical care. After four days of suffering, authorities were finally notified, resulting in charges under the POCSO Act and the child's hospitalization. Officials are investigating both the assault and the community's obstruction of justice.
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.
20-Year Imprisonment Verdict for Gurugram Man Convicted of Raping 6-Year-Old Under POCSO Act
Nov 22, 2025 12:08 am CST
A Gurugram court has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a Rs 30,000 fine for sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl in 2022. The verdict, delivered by Additional Sessions Judge Jasmine Sharma under the POCSO Act, concluded the case against the accused who was arrested after the victim's father filed a complaint when his daughter revealed the assault that occurred while in the perpetrator's care.
Intoxicated Father Accused of Sexually Assaulting 6-Year-Old Daughter in Uttar Pradesh: Police Investigation Underway
Nov 09, 2025 02:28 pm CST
Police in Uttar Pradesh are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting his six-year-old daughter while intoxicated in Bijnor district. The victim is currently hospitalized in critical condition following the incident reported by her mother. Authorities have registered an FIR and launched an investigation to apprehend the suspect.
Ice Cream Vendor Arrested for Attempted Rape of 6-Year-Old Girl in Shimla: Police Investigation Underway
Oct 04, 2025 11:16 pm CST
A 45-year-old ice cream vendor from Rajasthan has been arrested in Shimla district after allegedly attempting to sexually assault a six-year-old girl. The suspect lured the child with ice cream before the mother discovered the assault in progress. Authorities have filed charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act as the investigation continues.
Escaped Rape-Murder Convict Arrested After Killing Second Child in Thane District
Oct 04, 2025 01:06 pm CST
A 33-year-old man who escaped police custody while facing charges for a previous child rape and murder has been arrested for sexually assaulting and killing another child in Thane, Maharashtra. The suspect, who had been on the run since August, allegedly strangled his 7-year-old neighbor and concealed her body before attempting to flee to Bihar. Authorities have charged him under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.
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.
Man Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Raping 1-Year-Old Stepdaughter in UP: POCSO Act Case Resolved in 14 Days
Sep 27, 2025 01:27 am CST
In a swift judicial process, a special court in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh sentenced a man to life imprisonment for raping his one-year-old stepdaughter. The trial was completed in just 14 days under the POCSO Act, with five witnesses testifying against the accused who committed the assault while the child's mother was away from home. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the convicted stepfather.