Swift Police Action After Brutal Farm Attack
A horrifying incident of violence against a minor has shaken a village in the Modasa Rural jurisdiction of Aravalli district. On Friday, a six-year-old girl was subjected to a brutal assault by a man known to her family. The Aravalli police, demonstrating prompt efficiency, managed to arrest the accused within mere hours of the crime being reported.
Details of the Assault Emerge
The attack occurred in a farm where the young victim was present with her mother. According to Aravalli Superintendent of Police (SP) Manoharsinh Jadeja, the accused used a sickle to attack the girl, specifically targeting her private parts. The assailant, who was familiar to the family, carried out the act in a shocking display of violence.
"Doctors had to take stitches but the girl is out of danger. Her condition is being monitored," SP Jadeja confirmed to the media. The immediate medical intervention was crucial, and while the child sustained grievous injuries, she is now reported to be stable.
Legal Repercussions and Police Statement
The police have invoked stringent sections of the law against the arrested individual. The charges include:
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 118 (2): For voluntarily causing grievous hurt using dangerous means or weapons.
- BNS Section 76: For using criminal force against a woman with the intent to disrobe her.
- POCSO Act Section 8: For touching a child's private parts with sexual intent, albeit without penetration.
Commenting on the possible motive, a senior police officer indicated that there was no apparent reason for the savage assault, suggesting the accused might be a pervert. The swift booking under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the stringent POCSO Act highlights the seriousness with which authorities are treating this case.
The rapid arrest from Palanpur area has brought some relief, but the incident raises grave concerns about child safety and the mental state of individuals in close-knit communities. The investigation is ongoing to uncover any further details surrounding this traumatic event.
