New Delhi: A 'tantrik' has been accused of allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl on several occasions and impregnating her, police said on Sunday. The incident took place in southwest Delhi's Baba Haridas Nagar.
According to a senior police officer, the victim is two months pregnant.
The police stated that the victim’s mother took her to tantrik for exorcism where he repeatedly raped her on several occasions.
According to PTI, police are verifying the claim of the victim's mother.
"A 'tantrik' has been accused of raping a 14-year-old. The victim’s mother took her to tantrik for exorcism. He repeatedly raped her, she was 2 months pregnant. After matter was reported to police, a case under POCSO was registered. Further probe is underway: Delhi Police," a tweet from ANI reads.
The accused has been booked under relevant sections and is being looked for, the officer said. A case has been registered against the Tantrik under POCSO.
Earlier this month, a minor girl was allegedly gang-raped by five youths after giving her sedatives at a birthday party in Hyderabad. The shocking incident occurred in the old city of Hyderabad on February 4 but came to light when the victim lodged a complaint with the police.
The victim, a school dropout, was living with her mother, a labourer who had deserted her husband and moved with another worker from Chatrinaka a few years ago.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.