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Maharashtra: Minor girl sexually assaulted by unknown person in Central Mumbai

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 25 January 2020, 11:02 IST
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A five-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by an unidentified person in Central Mumbai. The incident came to fore on Thursday morning.

On Saturday the police said it received a call about the girl lying unconscious at Arora Junction in Matunga. Soon a team rushed to spot and rescued her. Then police sent the minor to civic-run Sion Hospital, where it was ascertained that she had been sexually assaulted, he said.


The victim's mother was traced and based on her complaint, a case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, he said.

The police are working on some leads to nab the accused and have also formed six teams for investigation, the official added.

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First published: 25 January 2020, 11:02 IST