Four-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted and Murdered in Tuticorin, Accused Arrested
In a shocking incident in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin district, a four-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and murdered by a man who was reportedly having an affair with her mother. The tragic event has sent shockwaves through the local community and raised serious concerns about child safety.
Details of the Incident
According to police reports, the woman and the accused, identified as Esakki Raja, aged 22, met at her residence on Tuesday around 9 am. The mother, who intended to go shopping, left her young daughter under Esakki's care during her absence. Upon her return, she discovered her daughter unconscious, prompting immediate action.
Esakki and the woman rushed the child to a nearby government hospital, where medical professionals declared her brought dead upon arrival. This initial response highlighted the urgency of the situation, but the full extent of the crime was yet to be uncovered.
Police Investigation and Arrest
Based on information provided by the hospital and a formal complaint lodged by the mother, police registered a case under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS). Senior police officials detained Esakki on suspicion of sexual assault and murder, given the circumstances surrounding the child's death.
Later, the autopsy report confirmed that the girl had been sexually abused, providing crucial evidence for the investigation. With this confirmation, authorities arrested Esakki and remanded him to judicial custody on the same day. The case was subsequently altered to include murder charges along with offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, reflecting the severity of the crime.
Community and Legal Implications
This incident underscores the vulnerabilities faced by children and the critical need for vigilance in caregiving situations. The arrest and legal proceedings against the accused are expected to proceed under strict judicial oversight, with the POCSO Act ensuring stringent penalties for such heinous acts.
Local authorities have emphasized their commitment to ensuring justice for the victim and her family, while also calling for increased awareness and preventive measures to protect children from similar tragedies in the future.
