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RMP Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Assault of 13-Year-Old
Police arrested a 57-year-old medical practitioner after an allegation involving a 13-year-old girl.
The girl lived next door to the accused in Deviseema village.
Police allege that he sexually assaulted her.
The girl became pregnant and later gave birth to a baby boy.
She delivered the baby at a hospital in Repalle on Friday.
Her father made a complaint to the police.
Police registered a case under a law that protects children from sexual offences.
A court sent the accused to judicial custody for 14 days while the case proceeds.
A 57-year-old registered medical practitioner was arrested on Sunday in Krishna district.
Police allege he sexually assaulted his 13-year-old next-door neighbor in Deviseema village.
The girl became pregnant and delivered a baby boy at a Repalle hospital on Friday.
The girl’s father filed a complaint, leading police to register a case under the POCSO Act.
A local court remanded the accused to 14 days in judicial custody.
- Who
- A 57-year-old registered medical practitioner and a 13-year-old girl are involved; the girl’s father filed the complaint.
- What
- The RMP was arrested over allegations that he sexually assaulted the girl, who later became pregnant and gave birth.
- Where
- The alleged assault occurred in Deviseema village, Avanigadda mandal, Krishna district; the delivery took place at a hospital in Repalle, Bapatla district.
- When
- The arrest occurred on Sunday, and the girl delivered the baby on Friday.
- Why
- Police acted after receiving a complaint from the girl’s father and registered a case under relevant provisions of the POCSO Act.
Key facts
- Accused
- A 57-year-old registered medical practitioner
- Victim’s age
- 13 years
- Alleged location
- Deviseema village, Avanigadda mandal, Krishna district
- Reported outcome
- The girl became pregnant and delivered a baby boy
- Delivery location
- A hospital in Repalle, Bapatla district
- Law invoked
- Relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
- Court action
- The accused was remanded to 14 days in judicial custody
Sources
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