Overview
- The girl is in critical condition on ventilator support at Max Hospital, after being first taken to Sarvodaya Hospital and discharged against medical advice.
- Police arrested constable Tariq/Tarik Anwar and his wife Rimpa Khatoon on 18 January, with the case registered at Ecotech-III police station.
- The FIR cites Section 110 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, while a CRPF assistant commandant sought additional provisions related to child labour, trafficking and grievous abuse.
- Medical records describe multiple injuries, fractures, torn nails, generalised oedema and a haemoglobin level reportedly as low as 1.9, indicating suspected prolonged neglect.
- CRPF officials flagged delays in FIR registration and warned that the residential quarter was being vacated without sealing for forensics, as the force pledges to assist police and cover the child's treatment.