Overview

• Police allege that Singh picked up a brick from the roadside and struck the 17-year-old on the head as she walked with a friend in Sanjay Nagar.
• The victim sustained serious injuries and was immediately admitted to Shatabdi Hospital for treatment.
• Police said the accused and the victim were acquainted before the attack.
• Authorities arrested Singh on May 26 and have launched a probe into the circumstances of the assault.
• The case has drawn attention to ongoing challenges in preventing violence against minors in India.