Pune: 12-Year-Old Boy Commits Sexual Assault On 7-Year-Old Girl In School, FIR Registered
Lonavala, 30th June 2023: A distressing incident has rocked Zilla Parishad School in Maval, Pune district, involving the sexual assault of a 7-year-old girl by a 12-year-old boy.
The incident occurred on June 26 during school hours within the confines of the school’s restroom. The Lonavala rural police were informed of the incident on June 28, and an ongoing investigation is currently underway.
The complaint was lodged by a 29-year-old woman, leading to the apprehension of the 12-year-old boy, who was subsequently presented before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC). Prompt action was taken to ensure the well-being of the victim, who was immediately taken to the hospital for a comprehensive medical examination. It is worth noting that both the victim and the perpetrator are students at the same school. The young girl bravely confided in her mother about the incident, which prompted her mother to report the matter to the police.
Based on the available information, it has been revealed that the 12-year-old boy forcibly grabbed the hand of the 7-year-old girl and coerced her into the boys’ restroom, where the sexual assault took place. The victim, in a state of fear and distress, cried out during the harrowing ordeal. Once she returned home, she mustered the courage to share the disturbing details of the incident with her parents.
Senior Police Inspector Kishor Dhumal commented, “Both children involved are students of Zilla Parishad Primary School. Following a complaint lodged regarding this incident, we have registered a case under sections 363, 376, and POSCO 4, 8, 12.”
