Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Two Juveniles Held for Raping Six-Year-Old in Delhi
Two young boys were caught by the police for hurting a six-year-old girl in Delhi.
The girl had gone out to do an errand when three boys stopped her.
She came back home hurt and unconscious.
Her mom took her to the hospital.
The police caught two of the boys, but one is still missing and might be hiding in a village in Bihar.
The mom said the boys' parents told the police about them.
The girl is getting help now.
Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar was very sad and angry about this.
She said on Instagram that society and the government are not doing enough to stop such bad things from happening to children.
She also said it's very sad that the boys who did this are also very young.
Two juvenile boys aged 10 and 13 were arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl in Northeast Delhi's Bhajanpura area.
The incident occurred on January 18 when the girl left home for an errand and was accosted by three boys aged 10, 13, and 14.
The victim was found unconscious and covered in blood, and was taken to the hospital for medical help.
Two of the accused minors have been taken into custody, while the third boy and his family are currently absconding.
Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar expressed her anguish on Instagram, questioning the repeated failures of society and systems in preventing crimes against children.
- Who
- Two juvenile boys (ages 10 and 13), one fugitive (age 14)
- What
- Alleged sexual assault of a six-year-old girl
- When
- January 18 (incident), January 19 (arrest)
- Where
- Northeast Delhi, Bhajanpura area
- Why
- Motive not specified
Societal and Systemic Failure
Need for Stronger Deterrents
Prevention of Crimes Against Children
Societal and Systemic Failure
Society and systems have repeatedly failed to prevent crimes against children, indicating a moral and institutional collapse.
Need for Stronger Deterrents
Stronger measures and fear of consequences are needed to deter such heinous acts.
- Victim's Age
- 6 years
- Location
- Northeast Delhi, Bhajanpura area
- Date of Incident
- January 18
- Date of Arrest
- January 19
- Number of Accused
- 3 (2 apprehended, 1 at large)
- Ages of Accused
- 10, 13, and 14 years
- Alleged Hiding Place of Fugitive
- Native village in Bihar
- Victim's Condition
- Unconscious, taken to hospital
Sources
Two minor boys held for raping six-year-old in Delhi
6-year-old girl gang-raped by three boys, aged 10-16
Bhumi Pednekar Reacts Strongly To Rape Of 6-Year-Old By Three Minor Boys In Delhi: 'We Haven't Been Able To Instill Fear Into These Monsters'
