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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.
25-Year-Old Man Arrested in Delhi for Sexual Assault on 4-Year-Old Girl: Investigation Details and Legal Proceedings
Dec 07, 2025 12:17 am CST
Delhi Police have arrested a 25-year-old man named Rizwan for sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl in Bawana, Delhi. The suspect allegedly committed the crime under alcohol influence and has been charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act. The victim received immediate medical attention while forensic teams collected evidence from the crime scene. The investigation continues with additional forensic analysis and victim counseling support.
Man Arrested in Noida for Attempting to Murder Stepchildren by Throwing Them into Drain
Dec 06, 2025 02:25 am CST
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Noida for attempting to kill his two stepchildren by throwing them into a 10-foot drain near Paras Tierra Society. The children, both under five, were rescued by passing delivery personnel. Police report the suspect resented the children from his partner's previous marriage and deliberately abandoned them. The children are now safe and under Child Welfare Committee protection.
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.