Madhya Pradesh horror: Story of 5-year-old brutally raped by neighbor
What's the story
A horrific incident occurred in Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh, where a five-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her 17-year-old neighbor on February 22.
Reportedly, the teenager, who was under the influence of alcohol, lured the child to an abandoned house and assaulted her.
After a frantic two-hour search, the girl was found blood-soaked by her parents.
State
Girl was found unconscious
The girl was found unconscious, but when she regained consciousness, she told her parents that the teen placed her in his lap and did "terrible things" to her.
The accused allegedly fled upon hearing the sounds of children, leaving the victim in the abandoned house.
She is now conscious but has not spoken since the incident five days ago.
Medical update
Child in critical condition, accused arrested
According to the authorities, the accused repeatedly banged her head against a wall before brutally assaulting her.
Aside from the head injuries, her torso and private regions had numerous wounds, scratches, and bite marks.
Doctors at Gwalior's Kamala Raja Hospital conducted an emergency surgery on her, including a colostomy and 28 stitches, as her private parts were severely damaged.
Protests erupt
Public outrage and demand for justice
The accused teenager has been arrested and is being tried as a juvenile for his alleged actions.
The incident has sparked public outrage, with political parties demanding swift justice.
Congress and BJP members, along with locals, held a protest at the Shivpuri Collectorate on Monday.
The protesters want the accused to be sentenced to death and tried in a fast-track court.
Additional incident
Separate case of sexual abuse surfaces in Delhi
In another incident in Delhi, a 15-year-old girl alleged that her tuition teacher raped her multiple times since 2022.
The tutor, a man in his 40s, allegedly blackmailed and harassed the minor during classes at his home.
The FIR filed by the girl stated that the accused "created a huge mental pressure" and threatened her repeatedly.
The minor's father said he discovered the abuse in December 2023 but did not report it for fear of disrupting his daughter's board exams.