2 weeks ago
Palghar Family Alleges Police Refused FIR in Girl's Assault Case
A 10-year-old girl in Palghar, India, was hurt by her uncle, who is 50 years old.
Her parents say the uncle did something very bad to her at night on July 21.
After that, the girl was very sad and scared.
She stopped going to school and got sick.
Her mother asked her what was wrong, and the girl told her what happened.
The family went to the police to report it, but the police did not write down their complaint.
The family says the police even scared them and made threats.
The family then asked a higher police officer, called the DGP, for help.
The police chief in Palghar says they will look into what happened.
A 10-year-old girl in Palghar was allegedly sexually assaulted by her 50-year-old uncle on the night of July 21.
The family says Palghar police refused to register an FIR under the POCSO Act and instead intimidated them.
The girl reportedly stopped attending school, suffered frequent fevers, lost her appetite, and missed her examinations.
The family has filed a complaint with the DGP of Maharashtra demanding an FIR and transfer of the probe away from the Palghar police station.
Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh said the matter will be investigated thoroughly and appropriate action taken.
- Who
- A 10-year-old girl and her 50-year-old uncle, a jeweler, in Palghar.
- What
- The girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by her uncle; the family accuses police of refusing to register an FIR.
- Where
- Palghar, Maharashtra, India.
- When
- The incident occurred on the night of July 21; the complaint and medical exam took place on August 4-5.
- Why
- The family seeks justice and an unbiased investigation under the POCSO Act.
Family's Allegations
Police Response
FIR registration
Family's Allegations
The family says police refused to register an FIR despite repeated attempts and forced them to file an online complaint via emergency number 112.
Police Response
Superintendent of Police Yatish Deshmukh stated the matter will be investigated thoroughly and appropriate action will be taken based on findings.
Police conduct
Family's Allegations
The family alleges officers questioned the traumatized girl in an intimidating manner and threatened to frame her father in false charges.
Police Response
Police have not directly addressed these specific allegations beyond promising a thorough investigation.
Key facts
- Victim age
- 10 years
- Accused
- 50-year-old uncle, a jeweler
- Incident date
- July 21, around 10:20 pm
- Medical exam
- August 4 at a local rural hospital
- Legal framework
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act
- Complaint filed with
- Director General of Police (DGP), Maharashtra
- Police response
- SP Yatish Deshmukh says matter will be investigated thoroughly
Quotes
Mother of the victim
Mother of the 10‑year‑old girl
“"The police threatened to frame my husband and send him back to jail if we pursued the case."”
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Superintendent of Police Palghar, Yatish Deshmukh
Police officer overseeing the investigation
“"The matter will be investigated thoroughly and appropriate action will be taken based on the findings."”
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