Police in North West Delhi arrested a man on Tuesday for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl, who remains in critical condition. The accused, a neighbor, lured the child away under the pretense of buying her treats. The incident occurred on Monday evening while the victim's mother prepared dinner.
On Monday evening, as the victim's mother prepared dinner, the accused neighbor approached her home and offered to take the four-year-old girl out for a treat. According to police officers, he took the child to a nearby shop, purchased chocolates for her, and then led her away to sexually assault her.
The girl returned home about an hour later, her clothes bloodstained, prompting her mother to immediately call the police. The victim was rushed to a hospital and remains in critical care.
Authorities arrested the man on Tuesday. He has been booked under Section 137(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for kidnapping and Section 64(2) for rape, along with Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for aggravated penetrative sexual assault. The accused will remain in judicial custody until December 2, police stated.
This case highlights ongoing concerns about child safety in urban neighborhoods, with the incident unfolding in North West Delhi.