New Delhi, June 9
A day after the rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl shocked Delhi, a 7-year-old girl was molested by a man in Sabzi Mandi Police Station area of the national captial.
When the girl informed her parents about the horrific incident, the accused, identified as Mohammad Salim, was beaten up by the furious public. Later, the police were informed, and the accused was apprehended, according to the officials.
The victim has been sent for a medical examination.
According to the police officials, the accused is not a direct neighbour but resides in the same locality as the victim.
Speaking to the reporters, North Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Raja Banthia says, "This morning, around 10.15 to 10.30 a.m., we received a PCR call reporting an incident of molestation involving a young girl that occurred last night. The girl gave her statement this morning."
"According to her, the incident happened in the Sabzi Mandi area, where her family lives. The accused is not a direct neighbour but resides in the same locality. The girl reported the incident to her mother, who then informed her father. After this, the public reacted strongly, and as you may have seen in the photos, the accused was physically beaten," he mentioned.