In Chandigarh’s Industrial Area Phase-1, a maternal uncle has been arrested for repeatedly assaulting his underage niece (15), threatening her, and causing her to become pregnant. The Industrial Area police have apprehended the accused and presented him in court, which subsequently remanded him to Burail Jail.
The police have charged the 21-year-old accused with IPC Section 376(3) (repeated sexual assault on a woman), 506 (criminal intimidation), and Section 6 of the POCSO Act (sexual assault on a minor). According to information, the accused, originally from Bihar, was residing with his married sister in Chandigarh. During this time, he subjected his niece to repeated acts of harassment, instilling fear in her.
The victim, unable to confide in anyone due to fear, only revealed the traumatic incidents when she experienced abdominal pain. Upon taking her to the doctor, a medical examination revealed she was four to five months pregnant. Subsequently, the victim disclosed the entire ordeal to her family. The police have conducted a medical examination of the victim and recorded her statement before a magistrate. Meanwhile, the accused has been sent to 14 days of judicial custody in Burail Jail.