Police in Roorkee have registered a case under the POCSO Act after a 12-year-old girl allegedly was taken to a cafe and sexually assaulted. The incident was reported from the Civil Lines Kotwali area of Roorkee in Haridwar district.

The accused, identified as Mohsin, is reported to be a neighbour of the girl. Police said he allegedly approached her while she was playing outside her home on 9 November and took her away on the pretext of offering her coffee.

Complaint and police action

According to the complaint, the girl was taken to a cafe located about one kilometre away. The family later noticed injury marks on her body after she returned home. She became unconscious when relatives tried to ask her what had happened, according to the account recorded in the complaint.

The girl reportedly disclosed the incident to her family 2 days later. The family then approached the police, following which a case was registered at Civil Lines Kotwali, Roorkee.

Police have invoked BNS Section 137(2) for kidnapping, Section 351(2) for criminal intimidation, Section 78 for stalking and Section 65(one) concerning rape of a minor. The FIR also includes Sections 3/4(2) of the POCSO Act.

The allegations remain subject to investigation. The accused has not been reported arrested, and the police are conducting searches to locate him. The girl’s medical examination has been completed, police said.

Circle Officer Oshin Joshi said police teams were making continuous raids to arrest Mohsin. The case will now proceed through the investigation and legal process based on the complaint, medical findings and other evidence collected by police.

Conclusion

Police have registered a case under the specified BNS provisions and the POCSO Act after the girl’s family reported the alleged assault. The accused is being sought, while the investigation continues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the incident take place?

The incident was reported in the Civil Lines Kotwali area of Roorkee, in Haridwar district.

Q. How old is the girl?

The girl is 12 years old.

Q. When was she allegedly taken away?

The complaint states that she was playing outside her home on 9 November when the accused allegedly took her away.

Q. Which laws have been invoked?

The case includes BNS Sections 137(2), 351(2), 78 and 65(one), along with Sections 3/4(2) of the POCSO Act.

Q. Has the accused been arrested?

The accused, identified as Mohsin, has not been reported arrested. Police teams are searching for him.