New Delhi – Police in the bustling Sadar Bazar district have taken a 56‑year‑old suspect, identified as Maqsood, into custody after a girl studying in Class 6 was allegedly assaulted inside a local shop.
How the incident unfolded
According to the investigating officers, the minor left home to buy school‑supply items. Once inside the shop, the accused is said to have bound her hands and feet, preventing her escape, and then proceeded to sexually assault her.
Legal action taken
Following the child’s complaint, the women’s police station registered a FIR that invokes sections of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to rape, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and unlawful confinement.
Arrest and ongoing probe
Maqsood was arrested on Friday. Detectives are now gathering forensic evidence, interviewing witnesses, and conducting further inquiries to substantiate the allegations.
Authorities have emphasized that any attempt to intimidate the victim or tamper with evidence will attract strict penal action.
