Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Four-Year-Old Allegedly Assaulted by Neighbour in Kolkata
A four-year-old child in Kolkata was allegedly harmed by a neighbour.
Police said the neighbour took the child to the roof of their housing complex.
He allegedly said he was taking the child there to offer water.
The child’s family heard crying and went to the roof.
The neighbour had left before they arrived.
The family reported the incident to police.
Doctors examined the child, and police began looking for the accused.
The family is considering counselling to help the child cope.
A four-year-old child was allegedly sexually assaulted at a housing complex in Garfa, southern Kolkata.
Police said a neighbour in his mid-50s allegedly took the child to the rooftop on the pretext of offering water.
Family members reportedly heard the child crying, but the accused had fled before they reached the rooftop.
Garfa Police Station registered a case and police teams began searching for the reportedly absconding accused.
The child underwent a medical examination, while the family considered consulting a child psychologist.
- Who
- A four-year-old child and a neighbour in his mid-50s are involved in the allegation.
- What
- The child was allegedly sexually assaulted, according to the family’s complaint and police statements.
- When
- The incident reportedly occurred on a Wednesday; the reports do not provide a year.
- Where
- At a residential housing complex in Garfa, in southern Kolkata, reportedly on the building’s rooftop.
- Why
- Police said the accused allegedly took the child upstairs on the pretext of offering water; no further motive has been established.
- Child’s age
- Four years old
- Accused
- A neighbour in his mid-50s who lives in the same housing complex
- Location
- Garfa, southern Kolkata
- Incident discovered
- Family members reportedly heard the child crying and went to the rooftop
- Police action
- A case was registered at Garfa Police Station and searches were launched
- Medical care
- The child was taken for a medical examination
- Family support
- The family is keeping the child under close supervision and considering professional counselling
