Delhi cabbie sexually assaults 3-year-old nursery student, held
A school cab driver in Delhi has been arrested for the sexual assault of a three-year-old student after the child identified him through school records. Police discovered evidence on the suspect's phone suggesting he had targeted other children as well.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical failures in school safety protocols and the urgent need for stricter background checks and monitoring of support staff.
NEW DELHI: Police arrested a cab driver employed at a private school in Delhi's Bawana area in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old nursery student.According to police, the accused allegedly lured the minor girl with chocolates and touched her inappropriately on several occasions.The incident came to light after the girl's mother noticed a change in her behaviour and questioned her.The child told her mother about a "bad uncle" at the school who would give her chocolates. As she was unable to identify the individual, her parents informed the school administration.On August 24, the school authorities showed the child photographs and CCTV footage, through which she identified the accused driver.Police were subsequently informed and an FIR was registered under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.The accused was later arrested from the school premises.
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