Minor Girl Allegedly Harassed In Amraiwadi, Father Attacked After Raising Complaint
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A 15-year-old Class 10 student was allegedly followed and harassed by three youths in Ahmedabad’s Amraiwadi area, after which her father was allegedly attacked by the same men when he approached one of their families to complain.
The Amraiwadi police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and other relevant sections and launched an investigation.
Minor Allegedly Harassed On Way Home From School
According to the complaint filed by the girl’s father, a labourer living in Amraiwadi, his daughter, Neha (name changed), was returning home from school on foot on September 14 when three youths arrived on a motorcycle near the Police Line Gate.
One of them, identified as Harshad, allegedly held her hand and asked her to elope with him. Another accused, Anurag, allegedly winked at her and made obscene gestures.
The girl later told her father that the three youths had repeatedly followed and harassed her.
Father Approaches Accused’s Family
Following the incident, the girl’s father approached Harshad’s father and asked him to counsel his son.
Harshad’s father reportedly assured him that his daughter would not be harassed again.
However, the situation allegedly escalated two days later.
Father Allegedly Attacked On Road
At around 10.30 pm on September 16, the girl’s father was passing near Jogmayangar Gate when the three accused allegedly intercepted him.
They allegedly questioned him about why he had complained to their family before assaulting him with punches and kicks.
Anurag allegedly punched the man on the head, leaving him bleeding and causing him to collapse.
After hearing the commotion, local residents and the victim’s brother rushed to the spot. The accused allegedly fled from the area.
The injured man was taken to LG Hospital by ambulance for treatment.
Amraiwadi Police Begin Investigation
Based on the father’s complaint, Amraiwadi police registered a case against Harshad Rameshbhai, Anurag Mansukhbhai and Vishal, all residents of Amraiwadi.
Police have initiated an investigation into the allegations.
