Delhi School Staff Member Granted Bail After Allegedly Raping 3-Year-Old Girl
A 57-year-old school caretaker in Janakpuri, West Delhi, was granted bail by a court after being accused of raping a three-year-old girl inside a private school. The incident came to light on May 1 when the victim's mother filed a complaint stating her daughter was assaulted on April 30, shortly after admission. Police registered cases under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act, arresting the accused on the same day he was identified by the child. Despite strong prosecution opposition, bail was granted on May 7, sparking outrage. The victim's mother alleged police inaction and intimidation, claims echoed by AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj, who criticized the bail decision and alleged threats by the DCP West. However, Delhi Police denied these allegations, asserting that the investigation was prompt, professional, and impartial. They stated that CCTV footage was seized, medical examinations were conducted immediately, and the family was treated with sensitivity. The police emphasized that the DCP never met the parents, contradicting political claims. Authorities are currently reviewing the bail order for potential legal remedies while continuing to investigate the matter based on forensic and witness evidence.
Wire timeline
Delhi School Staff Member Granted Bail After Allegedly Raping 3-Year-Old Girl
A 57-year-old school caretaker in Janakpuri, West Delhi, was granted bail by a court after being accused of raping a three-year-old girl inside a private school. The incident came to light on May 1 when the victim's mother filed a complaint stating her daughter was assaulted on April 30, shortly after admission. Police registered cases under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act, arresting the accused on the same day he was identified by the child. Despite strong prosecution opposition, bail was granted on May 7, sparking outrage. The victim's mother alleged police inaction and intimidation, claims echoed by AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj, who criticized the bail decision and alleged threats by the DCP West. However, Delhi Police denied these allegations, asserting that the investigation was prompt, professional, and impartial. They stated that CCTV footage was seized, medical examinations were conducted immediately, and the family was treated with sensitivity. The police emphasized that the DCP never met the parents, contradicting political claims. Authorities are currently reviewing the bail order for potential legal remedies while continuing to investigate the matter based on forensic and witness evidence.
NDTV News Search Records Found 1000