Tragic Death of Minor Girl in Northeast Delhi Sparks Investigation

Incident Overview

A minor girl was found dead under suspicious circumstances in the Nehru Vihar area of Northeast Delhi on Saturday. Authorities have raised concerns about potential sexual assault based on initial medical examinations.

According to a senior police official, a PCR call was received at 8:41 PM at the Dayalpur police station, prompting a team to be dispatched to Street Number Two in Nehru Vihar.

Upon arrival, the team discovered that the girl's father had already taken her to Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The official noted, 'Doctors observed injuries on her face and expressed concerns regarding sexual assault.'

Legal Action and Investigation

The police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The official stated, 'Multiple teams have been formed to gather evidence and identify the suspect for apprehension.'