child abuse
President Murmu Rejects Mercy Plea in Child Rape-Murder Case: Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence
Dec 16, 2025 09:34 am CST
President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of Ravi Ashok Ghumare, convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a two-year-old girl in Maharashtra in 2012. The Supreme Court previously upheld his death sentence, citing the brutal nature of the crime against a helpless child. This marks President Murmu's third mercy plea rejection since taking office in 2022.
14-Year-Old Orphan Girl Sexually Assaulted by Uncle in Uttar Pradesh: Police Investigation and Arrest Details
Dec 03, 2025 11:41 pm CST
Police in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh have arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly raping his 14-year-old orphaned niece who had been living with him following her mother's death and father's disappearance. The case has been registered under rape and criminal intimidation sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act, with the victim now undergoing medical examination.
Private Tuition Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault of Four Young Girls in Arunachal Pradesh
Dec 01, 2025 07:08 pm CST
A 35-year-old private tuition teacher has been detained in Arunachal Pradesh for allegedly sexually assaulting four Class 1 students aged 6-7 years during tuition hours. Police promptly responded to the complaint and transferred the accused to the Women Police Station in Itanagar. The suspect will face charges under the POCSO Act as investigations continue.
Former Alabama "Teacher of the Year" Arrested After Viral Video Shows Physical Abuse of 12-Year-Old Son
Nov 25, 2025 10:29 pm CST
A former "Teacher of the Year" from Alabama's Cottage Hill Christian Academy has been arrested and terminated after a disturbing video surfaced showing her allegedly beating her 12-year-old son with a belt over incomplete chores. Randi Nicole Staples, 44, now faces felony child abuse charges as her eldest son reveals this behavior has been ongoing throughout his childhood.
Severely Malnourished Teen Found Imprisoned by Family: A Shocking Child Neglect Case in Wisconsin
Nov 23, 2025 07:16 pm CST
A 14-year-old girl in Wisconsin was found weighing only 35 pounds after years of imprisonment, starvation, and abuse by four family members. Discovered in a comatose state with multiple organ failures, the teen is now recovering after her rescue from horrific conditions that included being locked in a bare room while her family members, described as "grossly obese," denied her basic necessities.
7-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted and Injected by Unknown Man on School Grounds in Gujarat
Nov 22, 2025 10:06 pm CST
A disturbing investigation is underway in Gujarat's Mehsana district after a 7-year-old student was sexually assaulted on two consecutive days and administered an unknown injection on her school campus. Police have registered a case under POCSO Act and are reviewing surveillance footage to identify the perpetrator while awaiting medical reports on the injected substance.
Maharashtra Teacher Arrested After 13-Year-Old Student Dies Following Excessive Punishment
Nov 20, 2025 02:48 pm CST
A teacher in Maharashtra's Palghar district has been arrested on charges of culpable homicide after forcing a 13-year-old girl with health issues to perform 100 sit-ups as punishment for tardiness. The Class 6 student fell ill following the incident and died seven days later in a Mumbai hospital, prompting investigations by both the education department and local authorities.
Fugitive Father Arrested After 11 Months for Raping and Impregnating Teen Daughter in Assam
Nov 12, 2025 05:54 pm CST
After evading authorities for 11 months, a 41-year-old man has been arrested in Assam's Cachar district for allegedly raping his teenage daughter, resulting in her pregnancy. The victim, who filed a complaint in January, revealed that her father had threatened her life if she disclosed the abuse, which occurred in 2022. The accused has been charged under the POCSO Act and remanded to judicial custody.
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.
4-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped and Sexually Assaulted in Hooghly: Police Investigation Underway
Nov 09, 2025 01:56 pm CST
A four-year-old Banjara community girl was kidnapped while sleeping beside her grandmother and sexually assaulted in Hooghly near Kolkata. Found critically injured, she's now receiving hospital treatment as police make an arrest under POCSO. The incident has sparked political controversy with BJP accusing the Mamata Banerjee government of attempting to suppress the case.