Delhi Sexual Harassment Case: Girl Touched Inappropriately in South Extension, Accused Booked on POCSO Charges
The 17-year-old girl told police that the accused touched her inappropriately and she was harassed sexually. Case has been registered against accused under POCSO.
New Delhi, October 9: A 17-year-old girl was allegedly sexually harassed by a man in south Delhi's South Extension, police said on Monday. Police reached the spot on receiving information, where the caller, along with the victim and the accused, was present, a senior police officer said. Earthquake in Delhi Videos: Strong Tremors Felt in Delhi-NCR and Other Parts of North India, People Rush Out of Houses and Offices.
During inquiry, the victim identified Sunder Lal (55) and accused him of touching her inappropriately, police added. Counselling was provided to the victim by a counsellor of the Delhi Commission for Women DCW. The victim submitted a complaint to the police in the presence of the counsellor and her parents, the officer said. Delhi Fire: Blaze Erupts at Azadpur Vegetable Market in National Capital, No Casualties Reported (Watch Video).
A case under sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) of the IPC and eight of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act has been registered and further investigation is underway, police added.