The accused belongs to the same village as the victim’s family, sharing a very close relation with them, and would frequently visit their home.

The incident reportedly took place on the 3rd of September, when the accused sexually molested the minor twice.

According to sources, “Investigations by the Kurseong Child Line has revealed that the accused visited the victim’s home in the morning that day when her parents were not at home, and molested her. However, on being threatened by the child, he fled the scene. He again visited their home at night, in an inebriated state and molested her again as her parents were outside.”

However, the case reached the Child Line, Kurseong Sub Center, at the night of the following day, who wasted no time and reached the place the same night itself. After conducting preliminary investigation on their part, the team encouraged and helped the family to file an official complaint at a nearby Police Station. Correspondingly, a complaint was filed and the culprit was arrested under the POCSO Act.

We express our appreciation towards the Child Line team, Kurseong Sub-Center for their prompt and swift action.

We are however concerned on how such cases are being dealt at the village level.

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