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News18•07-10-2026, 21:15
Six-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped Inside Roorkee Night Shelter
  • •A six-year-old girl pilgrim was allegedly raped inside a night shelter in Roorkee while her parents went for a meal.
  • •The incident occurred on Tuesday night and came to light when the victim informed her parents upon their return.
  • •The victim's family, who are pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh, was staying at the shelter when the horrific crime took place.
  • •Police have sent the girl to a government hospital for a medical examination and formed multiple teams to arrest the accused.
  • •Authorities are currently examining CCTV footage and questioning potential suspects to trace the perpetrator.

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A six-year-old girl pilgrim was allegedly raped inside a night shelter in Roorkee while her parents were away eating at a nearby community kitchen, according to police reports.

The incident came to light on Tuesday night when the victim informed her parents about what happened immediately after they returned to the shelter.

Police officials rushed to the scene to launch an investigation, sent the young girl to a government hospital for a medical examination, formed multiple teams to apprehend the suspect, and are currently examining CCTV footage while questioning suspects.