Eight-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Sexually Assaulted in Aligarh; Juvenile Suspect Detained

Aligarh: Police have detained a juvenile suspect following an alleged sexual assault involving an eight-year-old girl in Khairabad village, under the Barla police station area of Aligarh district. A forensic team examined the location and collected evidence as investigators began probing the case.

According to police, the incident came to light after information was received through the Police Response Vehicle (PRV) service. Officers from Barla police station immediately reached the village and inspected the scene. Sanjay Tyagi, Circle Officer of Barla, also arrived with the police team to oversee the initial investigation.

Police arrange medical examination and collect evidence

The complaint alleges that the juvenile took the girl to his paternal uncle’s enclosure on the pretext of giving her a toffee, where the assault took place. Given the seriousness of the allegation, police called in a forensic team to gather evidence from the scene.

The girl was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment and a medical examination. Circle Officer Sanjay Tyagi said the examination had been conducted and that the child’s condition was stable at the time of the statement.

Suspect and victim belong to the same family

Tyagi said the girl and the juvenile suspect belong to the same extended family. The suspect has been taken into custody, and the police have initiated proceedings in accordance with the law.

A case has been registered on the basis of the complaint. Investigators will examine the available evidence and medical findings as the inquiry progresses. Since the case involves a child and a juvenile suspect, the authorities said the matter is being handled under the applicable legal procedures.

The police stated that further action would depend on the findings of the investigation.

Reported by: Sandeep