Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Class 6 Girl Allegedly Assaulted in Delhi Shop; Man Arrested
A schoolgirl in Delhi went out late at night to buy stationery.
Police said a shopkeeper brought her into a shop in Sadar Bazaar.
They alleged that he tied her up and sexually assaulted her.
The 56-year-old suspect, identified as Maqsood, was arrested and sent to judicial custody.
The girl’s complaint led to a police case.
The case includes laws protecting children from sexual offences.
Police are still investigating what happened.
It was reported soon after another serious case involving the alleged killing of a teenage girl in North Delhi.
A Class 6 girl was allegedly lured into a Sadar Bazaar shop after leaving home to buy stationery.
Police said the girl was restrained and sexually assaulted; a 56-year-old shopkeeper identified as Maqsood was arrested.
The incident came to light after a PCR call on the night of September 16.
A case was registered under rape, wrongful-confinement and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences provisions.
The case follows a separate North Delhi investigation into the alleged gang-rape and murder of a teenage girl, involving four apprehended suspects.
- Who
- A Class 6 girl and a 56-year-old shopkeeper identified by police as Maqsood.
- What
- The girl was allegedly lured into a shop, restrained and sexually assaulted.
- When
- The alleged assault was reported on the night of September 16; the suspect was arrested the same day.
- Where
- A shop in the Sadar Bazaar area of Delhi.
- Why
- Police said the girl had left home to buy stationery and was allegedly lured into the shop.
- Location
- Sadar Bazaar, Delhi
- Victim
- A Class 6 girl
- Accused
- Maqsood, a 56-year-old shopkeeper
- Reported
- After a PCR call on the night of September 16
- Arrest status
- Arrested and sent to judicial custody
- Charges
- Alleged rape, wrongful confinement and offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
- Investigation
- Further investigation is underway