Rajasthan Sexual Assault Case: Newborn Dies After Teen’s Delivery

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped in Rajasthan’s Dausa district, and her newborn baby died soon after delivery, police reportedly said on Thursday. The case came to light after the girl reached a hospital with the baby. Police have registered a case, detained a suspect for questioning and started an investigation into the incident.

According to the complaint, a group of young men allegedly took the girl to a deserted place near the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. She was allegedly gang-raped at the location. The girl went into labour and delivered the baby at the spot, according to the complaint.

After the incident, the girl reached a hospital, where doctors declared the newborn baby dead. The hospital administration then informed the local police. The incident took place in the area under Kolwa police station in Dausa district as per reports.

Police Register Case, Detain Suspect

Dausa Superintendent of Police Kundan Kanwaria reportedly said that a case had been registered and the minor’s statement had been recorded. A Deputy Superintendent of Police has been assigned to investigate the case further.

Police said the girl had undergone a medical examination and was stable while receiving treatment at the hospital. Her condition was being monitored.

During the initial investigation, police reportedly said they had found no evidence contradicting the girl’s statement. Investigators also learned that a male friend had taken her from home to the hospital on a motorcycle.

A suspect named in the case has been detained and is being questioned by police. Further investigation is underway to establish the circumstances of the alleged crime and identify the role of those involved.