"sexual-assault"

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Bareilly for the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl who subsequently died by suicide. The autopsy confirmed physical trauma and assault, leading police to identify the suspect through witness statements and technical surveillance

The NCW has taken suo motu cognisance of the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune’s Nasrapur area, condemning the crime as a grave violation of children’s rights. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar urged the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights to monitor the investigation and ensure strict punishment.

An American tourist was sexually assaulted at a private homestay in Madikeri, Karnataka. Police arrested the accused, Vrujesh Kumar, and the homestay owner, Vishal, following alleged cover-up attempts. Home Minister G Parameshwara emphasized strict legal action and mandatory licensing compliance

Four vigilant citizens in Hyderabad prevented a sexual assault on a nine-year-old girl in Jubilee Hills by swiftly intervening and alerting the police. The accused from Yousufguda, allegedly lured the child with ice cream before attempting to harass her.

A shocking case of sexual assault has surfaced in Bhimadevarapalli mandal, Hanamkonda district, where a minor boy allegedly raped a differently-abled ninth standard student after luring her out late at night. Three other minors reportedly assisted him.

A two-and-a-half-year-old boy was sexually assaulted by a migrant worker in the Kollur police station limits of Sangareddy district. Family members rescued the child after hearing him cry. Police registered a case and launched an investigation.

Renowned filmmaker Ranjith was arrested in Kochi following a sexual assault complaint by a young actress working on his film. The arrest, carried out by a special police squad, comes after the actress submitted a confidential statement at a Women’s Police Station.

In Nirmal, two minor girls were allegedly kidnapped and sedated, with one reportedly raped at a park in Nizamabad district. Police arrested Shaik Saleem and another accused, registering cases under POCSO, SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, and other relevant sections

Police in Maharashtra have booked self-styled godman Hrishikesh Vaidya for allegedly raping a Pune-based woman. The complainant gathered courage after the Kharat case. Police have registered a Zero FIR and are trying to trace the accused

A special POCSO court in Thane sentenced Sandesh Ganpat Kharpade to life imprisonment and a Rs 5,000 fine for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl in Palghar in 2018. The court described the crime as "heinous" and upheld victim testimony

A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in Narsingi, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, on Sunday. The suspect reportedly lured the child with chocolates before assaulting and killing her.

In Ballia, a 38-year-old man, Shashi Singh, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting his 12-year-old nephew under the POCSO Act. The incident occurred on March 5 in Dokati area, and the case was filed following the boy’s father’s complaint

A 16-year-old girl was kidnapped from Charminar and taken to Chengicherla, where she was sexually assaulted by three persons, including two minors. Police rescued her after a complaint was lodged by her relatives.

A 15-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly intoxicated and gang-raped by two men and a minor at a Banda hotel. The suspects abandoned her under a bridge before being apprehended. Police have arrested all three individuals, including a former acquaintance

A shocking incident in Hyderabad’s Narsingi area has surfaced where a girl was allegedly kidnapped, drugged with ganja, and sexually assaulted by three men.

A POCSO convict escaped from the Fast Track Special Court complex in Karunagappally, Kollam, minutes before sentencing. Sirajul Haque, found guilty of abducting and sexually assaulting a minor, fled after conviction; the court issued a warrant following his 23-year sentence

Three men were arrested in Chennai for the brutal murder of Gaurav Kumar, his wife, and two-year-old son following an attempted sexual assault. Bodies were recovered from multiple locations, sparking political outrage over Tamil Nadu’s law and order situation

  Mumbai actor Nadeem Khan was arrested for allegedly raping his domestic help over 10 years on the promise of marriage. The complaint led to a zero FIR filed with Versova police, with Khan currently in custody 

Kerala court grants three-day police custody of expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a sexual assault case. Protests erupted outside the court and hospital by CPI(M) and BJP youth activists. The case involves alleged rape and criminal intimidation, registered under IPC sections 376 and 506(1)

A middle-aged man was arrested in Beliaghata, Kolkata, for sexually assaulting a 3-year-old girl. The child was found injured near railway tracks and is receiving hospital treatment. Investigation underway