13-Year-Old Arrested in Chhattisgarh for Alleged Assault of a 2.5-Year-Old

The Civil Lines police station in Korba, Chhattisgarh, is investigating a disturbing case involving a 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting a young child. The victim, a two-and-a-half-year-old, was allegedly assaulted by the teenager, who was caught in the act by the child’s mother. The mother promptly intervened, apprehended the suspect, and contacted the authorities. The juvenile was taken into custody and presented before the Bal Kalyan Samiti (Child Welfare Committee). The incident occurred in the Rampur area. The victim’s family resided in a rented accommodation. The child’s mother, who works at a hospital, returned from work to find her son unattended in their rented room. Upon entering, she discovered the landlord’s son, 13, assaulting her toddler. She immediately intervened, caught the accused, and raised an alarm, gathering neighbors. Subsequently, she handed the suspect over to the police. Following the incident, the landlord, who is also the father of the accused, displayed a lack of empathy toward the victim’s family. The landlord threatened the family and demanded they vacate the rented house. The family was forced to leave their home due to the landlord’s behavior, escalating their difficulties. The Civil Lines Rampur police acted swiftly, arresting the juvenile and presenting him before the Child Welfare Committee. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are examining all legal angles. The event has sparked widespread discussion and condemnation in the local community, with strong criticism leveled against the crime and the landlord’s conduct.