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Accused Arrested in Pune for Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old Girl
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News18•28-09-2026, 23:15
Accused Arrested in Pune for Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old Girl
- •Pune Police arrested an accused in the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl after a doctor alerted authorities on September 22.
- •The case came to light when a doctor suspected sexual assault during an examination of the girl and her mother, immediately informing the police.
- •Police registered a case under Section 74 of the BNS and the POCSO Act, arresting the accused the following morning.
- •A medical report confirmed the sexual assault three days after the victim underwent a checkup, as directed by the court.
- •Police assured the victim of a swift and professional investigation, aiming for a fast-track court trial and maximum punishment for the accused.
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The case came to light on September 22 when a doctor alerted the police after examining a 12-year-old girl who had visited accompanied by her mother.
Following the recording of statements, Pune police registered a case against the accused under Section 74 of the BNS and the POCSO Act.
The victim stated that after the incident occurred, she was threatened by the accused's family, which caused a delay in reporting the matter.
