A massive manhunt is underway in India for a father accused of raping his 14-year-old daughter at her home in North-west Delhi's Jahangirpuri. The alleged assault occurred on July 7 while the girl's mother and ten-year-old brother were away, according to a First Information Report (FIR) filed at the Mahendra Park police station.
Details of the Alleged Assault
The victim told police that her father, who lives separately in Badi village, came to the home and forced himself on her. She said he threatened to kill both her and her mother if she revealed the incident. The accused fled the scene and remains at large, police said on Sunday.
Legal Charges Filed
Authorities have booked the accused under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), India's official criminal code, including Sections 64(2) (punishment for rape), 65(1) (rape), and 351(3) (criminal intimidation). He also faces charges under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Police Investigation and Victim Support
A senior police officer stated: "The accused is on the run. Multiple teams have been formed to trace and apprehend him at the earliest." The survivor has undergone a medical examination, and her statement under Section 183 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been recorded. The investigation is ongoing.
