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Indian Express
9 hours ago
- Indian Express
Chandigarh Court pulls up IO for incomplete investigation into POCSO case, rejects report
A Special Fast Track Court in Chandigarh has pulled up a Chandigarh Police Investigating Officer (IO) in a Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case for filing an 'incomplete investigation report', stating 'the IO in order to wriggle out of his onerous duty has merely recorded the statement of the victim, got her medical examination conducted… and submitted the report by mentioning that accused could not be traced'. Additional District and Sessions Judge Dr Yashika rejected the IO's report in the case and directed the IO to file a complete report under Section 193 of the BNSS after completing all codal formalities. Initially, a missing FIR was registered based on the father's complaint in June that his 15-year-old daughter had been missing. The father later told the police that his daughter returned home in less than a week, following which her medical examination was conducted, her statement was recorded, and she was counselled. On June 15, section 6 of the POCSO Act was added to the FIR. Further, the police on June 25 conducted a raid at the house of the accused, but he could not be apprehended. Meanwhile, as the IO came up with the investigation report before the court, Dr Yashika noted: 'The police submitted a report purported to be under Section 193 of the BNSS, but strangely enough without joining the accused in the investigation or making any endeavour to trace the accused by issuing bailable of non-bailable warrants or proclamation proceedings from the competent court of law.' As per the reply submitted by the IO, the report has been forwarded by the Public Prosecutor and then further sent to the office of the Director, Prosecution, and after his final approval, it is being submitted to the court. On this, the court said, 'The IO as well as higher authorities clearly seemed to have erred in reading and understanding the true spirit of Section 193 of the BNSS, which emphasises early completion of investigation in heinous offences, as the present one. It was never the spirit of the section that, without making any investigation into the offence, an incomplete report should be furnished before the court. On the basis of which the court can practically take no action.' 'The IO in order to wriggle out of his onerous duty, has merely recorded the statement of the victim, got her medical examination conducted, recorded statement of witness and statement of the victim, and submitted the report by mentioning that the accused could not be traced,' the court said. The court said, 'This in no manner can be termed as a report under Section 193 of the BNSS, which sans any investigation vis-a-vis the named accused. The purported report under Section 193 of the BNSS is rejected being incomplete. The IO is directed to file a complete report under Section 193 of the BNSS after completing all codal formalities.'
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Teen befriends 2 boys on social media, both blackmail her later
Ludhiana: Trusting two of her male friends whom she met on social networking sites proved dear for a Class XII student of the city. One of them took her to a hotel where he shot her obscene videos after giving her sedatives and started blackmailing her later, demanding Rs 2 lakh. The girl, 17, was in for another shock when she shared her ordeal with the other male friend. He too colluded with the accused and obtained her videos, and started demanding Rs 2 lakh from her in exchange for the videos. Left with nowhere to go for help, the girl eventually confided in her mother, who immediately lodged a police complaint. She said on May 25, her daughter went to a shopping mall to attend the birthday party of a friend. She invited one of the accused to the party. But instead of taking part in the celebrations, she said he took her daughter to a hotel near a bus stand, where he offered her a cold drink laced with sedatives. When the girl lost her consciousness, he recorded her obscene videos and started blackmailing her. He threatened to make it viral if she did not pay the amount he sought, the girl's mother said. The officer investigating the case said instead of first telling her parents about it, the girl first shared the incident with another friend, and even gave him her the password to her social media account to deal with the main accused. However, both got together. He said feeling trapped, the girl then told her mother everything. An FIR has been registered against the accused under BNS sections 75 (sexual harassment), 308(2) (extortion), and 351(3) (criminal intimidation) and Section 8 of the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. Search is on for both the accused, he added. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
The Hindu
28-07-2025
- The Hindu
Hospital staff arrested for sexually assaulting minor in Kalaburagi
An incident involving a minor girl being sexually assaulted by a housekeeping staff at a hospital in Kalaburagi on Saturday has come to light on Monday. The victim was with her father who has been admitted to the hospital for treatment. The accused housekeeper, Sampath, a native of Kal Hangarga village, was helping the victim's family by bringing their clothes from their native. On Saturday too, he called the victim on the pretext of giving the clothes that he brought from their house and sexually assaulted her. The accused has been arrested and a case under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has been registered at the Gulbarga University Police Station.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Time of India
18-year-old arrested, faces Pocso charges for brandishing knife & threatening schoolgirl in Satara
Kolhapur: A youth, seen in a video brandishing a knife and grabbing a schoolgirl by the neck, was arrested by the Satara police on Monday. He was charged under the Pocso Act and was produced before the Satara court on Tuesday. The court remanded him in police custody until Wednesday. The girl had filed the police complaint against him. The youth, an 18-year-old Std XII student, can be seen in the video threatening the 16-year-old schoolgirl with a knife and even charging at the crowd trying to intervene on Monday afternoon. The video also captured the girl's mother urging the young man to put the knife away, while the girl pleads with him and attempts to persuade him to discuss the matter. Residents eventually managed to overpower the youth and beat him up before handing him over to the police. Police took the youth into custody and took him to the hospital for a medical examination. An FIR was registered against him late on Monday. The incident occurred in the Karanje area, close to Satara city. The young man, believed to be a neighbour of the girl's family, was arrested by the Satara police. Satara superintendent of police Tushar Doshi said, "The young man liked the girl. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dhoni's Exclusive Home Interior Choice? HomeLane Get Quote Undo Earlier, the girl and her parents had approached the police station to register a complaint. The youth was given a warning. However, he still wanted the girl to accept his love, and had been forcing her. While nabbing the young man, two people in the crowd suffered injuries. The girl did not receive any injury. She was safely rescued." The girl attends a school in Satara city. Police have learned that the school lodged a complaint against the 18-year-old, and Doshi added he would investigate further into past incidents. The accused has been charged under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act for abduction, threatening, causing hurt, and other offences at the Shahupuri police station.
News18
22-07-2025
- News18
Police announces cash reward for information on culprit in sexual assault case
Agency: PTI Last Updated: Chennai, Jul 22 (PTI) The police announced a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh to anyone providing information on the culprit involved in the sexual assault of a minor girl in Gummidipoondi near here. Photographs of the suspect involved in the case were also released by the police to enable the public to identify him and inform them about his whereabouts. A statement from the police on Tuesday said the Arambakkam police in Tiruvallur district, registered Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) case following the sexual assault on the minor girl when she was returning home in Gummidipoondi, about 45 km from here on July 12. 'The suspect in the case has been identified through photographs and videos (obtained from CCTVs). However, his identity is yet to be established," the release from the Director General of Police (DGP) office said. It further said, 'All efforts are being taken by the police in this regard. Further, to aid investigation, a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh will be given to any individual who provides specific and credible information leading to the identification of the suspect and successful detection of the case." The identity of the informant will be kept strictly confidential to ensure their safety and privacy. Any person who has knowledge or information relevant to the suspect has been requested to contact the Tiruvallur district police on the dedicated mobile number: 99520 60948 through call, SMS, or WhatsApp, it said. PTI JSP KH First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
