India
Two 17‑year‑olds Report Sexual Assault After Party in Balanagar
Two 17‑year‑old girls were allegedly sexually assaulted after being made to drink alcohol at a party in Balanagar on the night of October 1. Police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act against two youths, identified as Ganesh alias Ghana, 19, and Tarun, 26, who is married. Ganesh had been in a relationship with one of the victims and invited her to the party, where she brought a friend. According to Madhura Nagar police Inspector H. Prabhakar, the youths allegedly forced the students to consume alcohol before assaulting them. The girls each drank one beer; one later fell ill and was taken to a hospital, where suspicion of sexual assault arose. When questioned, the students disclosed what had happened, and their statements were recorded at a Bharosa Centre. The girls were admitted to a hospital in Madhura Nagar following the incident. They later approached the Madhura Nagar police and lodged a complaint, leading to the registration of the case and the start of an investigation. The case will be transferred to Balanagar police on jurisdictional grounds.
Frequently asked questions
Under which act was the case registered?
The case was registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Who are the accused youths?
The accused are Ganesh alias Ghana, 19, and Tarun, 26, who is married.
To which police jurisdiction will the case be transferred?
The case will be transferred to Balanagar police on jurisdictional grounds.