Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Assam IPS Officer Accused of Assaulting 14-Year-Old: Charges Framed
An IPS officer named Gaurav Upadhyay is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.
The court has charged him with crimes related to sexual assault, including forcing her to kiss and touching her inappropriately.
The incidents happened in Assam in 2019.
Upadhyay was the top police officer in a district at the time.
He now faces legal charges for these actions.
The charges are under laws designed to protect children from sexual offenses.
IPS officer Gaurav Upadhyay is accused of molesting a 14-year-old girl in Assam.
Charges have been framed against Upadhyay under the POCSO Act and IPC sections.
The alleged incidents occurred in December 2019 at the SP Bungalow and a hotel.
The court cited two incidents of sexual assault, including forcing the victim to kiss and touching private parts.
Upadhyay was the Superintendent of Police in Karbi Anglong, Assam at the time of the incident.
- Who
- Gaurav Upadhyay, an IPS officer, and a 14-year-old girl.
- What
- IPS officer Gaurav Upadhyay is accused of sexual assault.
- When
- The incident occurred in December 2019, charges framed recently.
- Where
- Assam, specifically at the SP Bungalow and a hotel.
- Why
- The court found enough evidence to frame charges under POCSO Act and IPC.
Accusation
Defense
Allegations
Accusation
Gaurav Upadhyay is accused of sexually assaulting a minor.
Defense
N/A
- Accused
- Gaurav Upadhyay, IPS officer
- Victim
- 14-year-old girl
- Incident Date
- December 2019
- Location of Assault
- SP Bungalow and Hotel in Assam
- Charges
- POCSO Act, Sections 354, 354A of IPC
- Upadhyay's Previous Role
- Superintendent of Police, Karbi Anglong
- Current Position
- Additional Secretary, Transport Department