Daijiworld Media Network - Ballia
Ballia, Aug 8: In a shocking incident, a two-and-a-half-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by her 14-year-old neighbor under the jurisdiction of Sukhpura police station limits. Police have detained the accused juvenile in connection with the crime.
According to police sources, the incident occurred at around 3:30 PM on Friday, August 7. The toddler was playing near her residence when the 14-year-old boy lured her to an isolated location and committed the assault.

Following a complaint lodged by the victim's father, police registered a case against the teenager under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Speaking to the media, Station House Officer (SHO) Ratnesh Dubey confirmed that the accused minor has been taken into police custody and is currently being interrogated regarding the matter. Further legal proceedings are underway.