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Hubballi Police Detain Three Minors in Weeklong Assault of 13-Year-Old

Investigators are using POCSO and juvenile justice procedures to probe alleged threats tied to a purported video.

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13-Year-Old Sexually Harassed By 3 Minors While Parents Were Away For Work, POCSO Case Registered | Image: Representative

Overview

  • Police said the boys, estimated to be 14–15 years old, are in custody and the survivor has been given protection.
  • Officials reported the abuse occurred over seven to eight days when the girl's parents were away during daytime work hours.
  • The family alleged the accused threatened the girl by claiming to have recorded the assault, and investigators plan to seize the minors' phones.
  • Authorities stated the case will proceed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act.
  • In separate reporting, IANS said two distinct POCSO cases were filed in Hubballi under Shahar and Ashok Nagar limits, with seven minors detained across the incidents.