Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Neighbour Arrested After Alleged Sexual Assault Of Four-Year-Old
A four-year-old girl in Garfa was allegedly hurt by a neighbour.
Police said she had gone to visit a relative in the same building.
When the relative was not home, she went to the terrace.
The neighbour allegedly offered her water and began talking to her.
Other residents heard her cries and helped her.
The man allegedly ran away but police arrested him two days later.
He has been charged under a law that protects children from sexual offences.
Police are still checking exactly what happened, while the family is concerned about the girl’s health.
A four-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a 55-year-old neighbour in Garfa on Sunday.
Police said the girl had gone to a terrace after finding a relative’s apartment locked.
The neighbour allegedly lured her with an offer of water before residents heard her screams.
The accused allegedly fled but was arrested on Tuesday following a complaint from the girl’s family.
He was booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, while the investigation continues.
- Who
- A four-year-old girl and a 55-year-old neighbour; police are investigating the case.
- What
- The girl was allegedly sexually assaulted, and the neighbour was arrested and booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.
- When
- The alleged incident occurred on Sunday; the arrest was made on Tuesday, with police commenting on Wednesday.
- Where
- In a residential building in Garfa, including its terrace, in Kolkata.
- Why
- Police said the arrest followed a complaint from the girl’s family; the alleged motive has not been stated.
Family And Neighbours
Police
Medical examination
Family And Neighbours
The girl’s family and neighbours alleged that there was a delay in conducting her medical examination.
Police
Police said the investigation was continuing but did not provide a public response on the alleged delay.
Case progress
Family And Neighbours
People close to the family said they were concerned about the girl’s physical and mental well-being.
Police
Police said the accused had been arrested and that officers were checking the exact sequence of events.
- Incident location
- Garfa, Kolkata
- Victim
- A four-year-old girl
- Accused
- A 55-year-old neighbour living in the same building
- Reported incident
- Alleged sexual assault on Sunday
- Arrest
- The accused was arrested on Tuesday
- Legal provision
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
- Investigation status
- Police said they were checking the exact sequence of events