4-Year-Old Raped By Neighbour In Delhi

The accused misbehaved with the girl after seeing her alone

New Delhi: Accused has been apprehended by Police for allegedly raping a 4-year-old girl in North East Delhi. The police got to know about the incident on Sunday night.

According to the police, the accused misbehaved with the girl after seeing her alone.

On inquiry, the mother of the victim said that a man had sexually assaulted her minor daughter.

"Both families are residing in the same building and are engaged in labour works. Counselling of the victim girl has been done. Following the remaining procedure, a case has been registered under Sections 376 and 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and POCSO Act and the accused person (aged 21 years has been apprehended," police said.

At least five rape cases were registered every day in the national capital last year as cases of crimes against women are increasing, according to the data given by Delhi Police. Police said there’s an increase of 21.6 % in rape cases with 1,969 cases registered last year as compared to the 1,618 cases in 2020.

In cases of molestation, there’s a hike of 17.5% with 2,429 cases registered last year. 421 cases of eve teasing were registered in the year 2021.

Delhi Police chief Rakesh Asthana said, “There’s a rise in cases because the police are actively registering cases and taking complaints. For us, the safety of women, children and vulnerable sections of society is of utmost priority. So, we have initiated a drive to introduce pink booths across the city to stop this crime.”