Haridwar police arrested a man accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting his 16-year-old stepdaughter after rescuing the minor from her elder sister’s home in Himachal Pradesh. The girl had left her home in the Jwalapur area and travelled to her sister’s residence without informing the family.
The accused, identified as Sachin Kumar, was arrested on 4 November. Police said he was produced before a court and sent to jail. The allegations remain subject to the legal process.
Missing report led police to the minor
The man, originally from Jalalabad in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, had been living in Sitapur, Jwalapur, Haridwar. After the girl went missing, he approached Jwalapur police station and registered a case against an unknown person under Section 137(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police began searching for the teenager on the directions of the Haridwar SSP. The investigation team used surveillance and other search efforts to trace her location. She was eventually found safe at her elder sister’s house in Himachal Pradesh.
Teenager gives account of alleged abuse
After her recovery, the minor spoke to her sister and the police. According to the account recorded during the investigation, she had not been taken away by another person or persuaded to leave. She allegedly left because she was distressed by repeated sexual abuse by her stepfather.
The source report states that the girl’s biological father had died and that her mother later married Sachin Kumar. It further alleges that the stepfather had sexually abused the teenager since the marriage.
Police relied on the girl’s statement and her medical report while adding further sections to the case. These included Section 65(2) of the BNS and provisions under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act: Sections 5(one), 5(m), 5(n) and 6.
The case concerns a minor, so her identity and other details that could identify her have not been disclosed. The allegations will be examined through the investigation and court proceedings.
Conclusion
The verified development is that Haridwar police recovered the 16-year-old from Himachal Pradesh and arrested her stepfather after her statement and medical report led to the addition of BNS and POCSO provisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the teenager recovered?
She was recovered safely from her elder sister’s house in Himachal Pradesh.
Q. Where was the case registered?
The case was registered at Jwalapur police station in Haridwar.
Q. Who was arrested?
Police arrested Sachin Kumar, the girl’s stepfather, on 4 November.
Q. What had the accused initially reported?
He reported the girl’s disappearance and registered a case against an unknown person under Section 137(2) of the BNS.
Q. Which legal provisions were later added?
Police added Section 65(2) of the BNS and POCSO Act Sections 5(one), 5(m), 5(n) and 6.
Q. What happened after the arrest?
The accused was produced before a court and sent to jail, according to the report.
