Minor boy booked for sexual assault on three-year-old cousin near Aliyar
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the sexual assault of his three-year-old cousin in Coimbatore district. The incident was reported to the police after the victim's brother witnessed the aftermath and alerted their mother.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing issue of child safety and the legal processes involved in handling juvenile offenders in cases of sexual violence.
The police have booked a 15-year-old boy on charge of sexually assaulting his three-year-old cousin near Aliyar in Coimbatore district.
As per the complaint received at the All Women Police Station, Valparai, the families of the accused and the survivor girl are residing in the same locality.
The accused took the minor girl along with him to pluck mangoes on August 14. The juvenile later took her to his residence and allegedly assaulted her sexually.
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