Minor held for sexually assaulting neighbour

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Panchkula, Updated At : 07:37 AM Oct 27, 2025 IST

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The police apprehended a minor for sexually assaulting another minor.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Srishti Gupta said the two were neighbours and resided in a slum area of Panchkula.

According to the complainant, the accused had allegedly coerced and intimidated the minor into sexual relations. When the minor’s health deteriorated, a medical examination was conducted which confirmed her pregnancy.

A case was registered at Sector 14 Police Station under Section 64(2) of the Indian Justice Code and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. The case is being investigated by Sub-Inspector Karnail Singh.

The accused was sent to a juvenile home.

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