Man, 34, Arrested for Raping 5-Year-Old Girl in Shahbad Dairy
A 34-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in the Shahbad Dairy area of outer Delhi. The accused, a truck loader who resided in the same building as the victim, allegedly lured the child into his room on Tuesday, June 23, and later threatened her and her family to keep her silent.
According to the Delhi Police, the incident came to light on Tuesday evening after the victim complained of severe pain in her lower body. The girl and the accused lived in the same residential building in the Shahbad Dairy locality.
On Tuesday afternoon, the 34-year-old accused, who loads goods into trucks and other transport vehicles, allegedly lured the girl into his room with the offer of biscuits, according to statements the victim gave to her family.
Once inside the room, the man allegedly raped the girl. Police stated that he subsequently gave her a bath in an attempt to cover up the crime. He then threatened to harm both the young girl and her family members if she told anyone about what had occurred.
When the victim returned to her home, she initially remained silent due to the threats. By evening, however, she began experiencing physical pain, prompting her mother to take her to a nearby hospital. While on the way to the medical facility, the mother questioned her about the pain, and the girl revealed the details of the assault.
The family immediately contacted the police control room to report the matter. The victim was subsequently taken to Maharishi Valmiki Hospital for a formal medical examination.
Following the report, police officers conducted a spot inspection of the crime scene. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer-North) Shobhit D Saksena confirmed that a prima facie offence was established based on the complainant’s statement, the medico-legal certificate, and the findings from the spot inspection.
The accused was arrested on Wednesday and booked under sections 65, 351, and 115 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), as well as section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The case was registered at the Shahbad Dairy police station, and further investigation is currently in progress.
