Man rapes 14-year-old girl in Hyderabad

A 55-year-old watchman was arrested by Shahinayathgunj police on Monday for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl on Saturday.

Police said based on the complaint lodged by the minor’s mother, a case was registered against Tulasi Ram Yadav under Sections 376 (rape) of the IPC and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

The victim left her house at around 10pm on Saturday and



returned the next day morning. On enquiring, she claimed that Tulasi Ram used to offer her chocolates while she cycled in Goshamahal and Begumpet for awhile now.

When there was power cut at her home on Saturday, she went to Begum Bazar DK market, where Tulasi resides. Taking advantage of the situation, Tulasi allegedly raped her. The girl has been sent for counselling at Bharosa center.