A shocking incident has come to light in Haldwani where a 16-year-old mentally challenged Hindu girl was raped by tempo driver Mohammad Nadeem. Mohammad Nadeem, a resident of Vanbhulpura, lured the girl into his vehicle under the pretext of dropping her off at her music class.
The incident occurred on Sunday (July 28) near MB Inter College. After committing the crime, the accused threatened the girl to keep quiet or face dire consequences. The terrified girl reported the incident to her family, who immediately filed a police complaint.
The police acted swiftly and arrested Nadeem on Monday (July 29). He has been charged under serious sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Local Hindu organizations have condemned the heinous act and demanded strict punishment for the accused. They have also called for a thorough verification of all auto and tempo drivers in the city to prevent such incidents in the future.
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