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School staffer held for sexual assault on 3-year-old girl in Janakpuri
A private school staff member in Janakpuri, West Delhi, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a three-year-old student on campus. The police registered a case after a complaint, and the accused was later granted bail by a Delhi court.
Why It Matters
The case highlights safeguarding issues for young children in educational settings and involves legal action under the POCSO Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Timeline
3 Events
May 7, 2026: Bail granted to the accused by a Delhi court
May 7, 2026
A Delhi court granted bail to the accused.
May 1, 2026: Complaint filed; case registered; survivor identifies accused; arrest
May 1, 2026
The survivor’s mother filed a complaint at Janakpuri police station alleging sexual assault by an unknown school staffer. Police registered a case under section 64(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act. The survivor identified the accused, who was arrested on May 1.
April 28, 2026: Survivor unwell after returning from school; hospital alerted to alleged assault
April 28, 2026
According to police, on April 28 the survivor returned from school and was found unwell by her parents. They took her to a hospital, where staff were apprised about the alleged assault, prompting them to approach the police.