Breaking News: Sikkim Police Arrest 30-Year-Old for Alleged Rape of 15-Year-Old Schoolgirl
In a disturbing incident in West Sikkim’s Uttaray, a 30-year-old man has been arrested by the local police for allegedly raping a 15-year-old schoolgirl. The accused, identified as Deepen Rai, a resident of Uttaray, is currently in police custody.
According to the police, the minor was brought to the Dentam PHC on April 6 with severe bleeding and a positive urine pregnancy test result. Further investigation revealed that the girl had been assaulted in the first week of February 2025 while returning from school in a jungle. The accused allegedly administered the victim with pills on April 4 and 5, leading to the severe bleeding. The victim has since been referred to the District Hospital Gyalshing for higher medical management and a detailed examination.
The police claim that Preliminary inquiry revealed that the victim had a history of heavy menstrual bleeding, which the accused exploited to sexually assault the minor. "The accused took advantage of the girl’s medical condition to commit the heinous crime," said a senior police officer speaking on condition of anonymity. The police apprehended Rai from his rented accommodation in Uttaray and has been under medical examination.
The case has been registered under UTTARAY PS Case FIR No. 03/2025 dated April 6, 2025, under Sections 63/64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 5(j)(ii)/6 of the POCSO Act, 2012. The police have initiated an inquiry into the incident, and the accused is expected to face trial under the strict provisions of the POCSO Act.
The Indian government has been actively working towards implementing measures to prevent child sexual abuse, including the formation of the POCSO Act in 2012. The Sikkim government has also implemented various initiatives to promote child safety and well-being, including regular awareness drives and workshops for children and families.
As the case unfolds, the Sikkim police have called for strict action against child abuse and has assured the public that the accused will face justice. The incident highlights the need for continuous efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of children in rural areas, where they are often vulnerable to exploitation.
Key Statistics:
- A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Sikkim for allegedly raping a 15-year-old schoolgirl.
- The accused is currently in police custody, and the case has been registered under the POCSO Act, 2012.
- The Indian government has implemented various initiatives to prevent child sexual abuse, including the POCSO Act and awareness drives.
Sources:
- Sikkim Police Department
- State government of Sikkim
- POCSO Act, 2012
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rape, Sikkim, child sexual abuse, POCSO Act, 2012, child safety, exploitation, Awareness, Uttaray, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Police custody, law and order, Government initiatives.
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Publish Date: 2025-04-08 10:03:00
