Police investigate two separate sexual assaults involving minors in India

Authorities in India are investigating two distinct incidents of sexual assault involving minors.

In Rajasthan’s Dausa district, a 16-year-old pregnant girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men while experiencing labor pains. The victim was reportedly forced into a vehicle and abandoned on an expressway. After the assault, the girl attempted to seek medical help for her newborn by walking to a hospital, but the infant died before arrival. The minor remains in critical condition, and police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the suspects.

In Rajgangpur, Odisha, a 13-year-old girl was allegedly assaulted by a family friend while her parents were away. The victim disclosed the incident to her parents, leading to a formal complaint and the subsequent arrest of the accused. Local residents have expressed heightened concerns regarding the safety of minors in the region.