Police in Dehradun have arrested a man after the families of 2 minor brothers alleged that he sexually abused them for 6 months in the Mothrowala area. A case has been registered on the complaint submitted by the boys’ families.
The accused was identified as Jitendra Singh, son of Mahendra Singh, a resident of Kila near Girls College in Afzalgarh, Bijnor district. Police said the allegations are being investigated and that the accused was taken into custody.
Public assault before police handover
The incident came to light after residents caught the accused on Friday afternoon. At about 3:00 PM, a group took him from Mothrowala Road towards Doon University while beating him, according to the report.
The man was reportedly without a shirt and had black paint on his face. Residents also placed a motorcycle tyre around his neck and pulled him towards the police out. Near Bhandari Chowk, the group took him towards a petrol pump, obtained black paint and applied it to his face again.
The group then took him about 500 metres to the Doon outand handed him over to police. The confrontation continued for about an hour, while residents also questioned the police security arrangements. Officers later brought the situation under control.
Allegations made by the families
According to the complaint, the 2 victims are brothers. Their families said the accused had been sexually abusing them for an extended period and had allegedly threatened them with death if they disclosed the matter.
The boys reportedly told their family about the alleged abuse after their health deteriorated. The complaint also alleges that the accused gave them an intoxicating substance and recorded videos during the abuse.
These claims remain allegations. The police case and investigation will determine the facts and the applicable legal provisions.
Police statement
Devendra Chauhan, station house officer of Nehru Colony police station, said the families had submitted the complaint. He also said the accused works in the Uttarakhand Assembly canteen.
The officer further stated that serious allegations had been made against the accused in the past. The available report does not provide details of those earlier allegations or any court finding in those matters.
Conclusion
Police have arrested the accused after a complaint from the families of 2 minor brothers alleging 6 months of sexual abuse, threats and the recording of videos. The investigation will establish the facts and determine the next legal steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What happened in Dehradun?
Police arrested a man after the families of 2 minor brothers alleged that he sexually abused them for 6 months in Mothrowala.
Q. Who submitted the complaint?
The families of the 2 boys submitted the complaint to police.
Q. When was the accused taken to police?
Residents took him to the Doon outat about 3:00 PM on Friday.
Q. What did residents do to the accused?
Residents allegedly beat him, applied black paint to his face and took him to the police outwith a motorcycle tyre around his neck.
Q. What additional allegations were made?
The complaint alleges that the accused gave the boys an intoxicating substance, recorded videos and threatened them with death if they spoke about the matter.
Q. What did the police say about the accused’s work?
The station house officer said the accused works in the Uttarakhand Assembly canteen.
Q. Has the accused been arrested?
Yes. Police said they arrested him and registered a case after receiving the families’ complaint.
