Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Man Booked After Alleged Assault of Infant in Ludhiana Village
Police in Ludhiana are investigating an allegation that an 11-month-old girl was sexually assaulted.
Her mother said she returned home and found the child injured and crying.
The accused is a 35-year-old man named Sanjay Kumar.
Police said he ran away and is currently absconding.
The girl had a medical examination.
Police have registered a case under relevant laws, including the POCSO Act.
The allegation is being investigated.
Police booked a 35-year-old man over the alleged sexual assault of an 11-month-old girl.
The incident was reported on Saturday from a village under Dehlon police station.
The girl's mother said she returned to their hutment and found the child injured and crying.
Police identified the accused as Sanjay Kumar, a native of Bihar's Purnia district, and said he was absconding.
The infant underwent a medical examination, and a case was registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act.
- Who
- An 11-month-old girl; the accused is 35-year-old Sanjay Kumar.
- What
- Police booked the man over an alleged sexual assault; the child was found injured.
- When
- The incident was reported on Saturday; police officials described the accused as absconding on Sunday.
- Where
- A village under Dehlon police station, Ludhiana.
- Why
- The articles do not state a motive.
- Child's age
- 11 months
- Accused
- Sanjay Kumar, 35
- Accused's origin
- Purnia district, Bihar
- Incident location
- A village under Dehlon police station, Ludhiana
- Reported
- Saturday; police said on Sunday the accused was absconding
- Police action
- A case was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
- Medical examination
- Conducted on the infant