The 3 men named by the 15-year-old girl and her family in her complaint have been arrested (Archive)
Mau (Uttar Pradesh):
A 15-year-old girl in the Mau district of Uttar Pradesh, 300 km from Lucknow, was assaulted and thrown from the terrace of a building by three neighbors who harassed her, police said Saturday. The incident occurred when he was returning home on Friday.
The teenager has suffered serious injuries and has been admitted to the Azamgarh District Hospital, where she is being treated. His condition is reportedly critical. His attackers have been arrested.
The incident was first reported to the police on October 23.
According to the initial complaint filed by the girl’s family, the three defendants dragged her to the terrace of a building and threw her off the roof after she fought with them. “The girl has said that she was also beaten by the accused,” said police officer Sushil Dhule.
“The police have filed a case of assault and sexual abuse based on the girl’s statement in which she identifies the three men by name. The girl’s family filed a complaint and we have filed a case. The three defendants They have been arrested, “said Mr. Dhule said.
Police have said more charges can be added to the case based on the girl’s medical report.
The incident comes amid multiple reports of crimes against women in Uttar Pradesh and accusations from the opposition that the government led by Yogi Adityanath has failed to ensure the safety of women.
The state government has been widely criticized for its handling of the murder and alleged gang rape of a 19-year-old woman in Hathras district. The case sparked massive outrage and is currently being investigated by the IWC under intense national gaze.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said cases of violence against women will be tried in fast-track courts and crimes against minors will be tried under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses) Act.
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