Ghaziabad: 7-year-old abducted and raped at construction site; police probe
Ghaziabad: 7-year-old abducted and raped at construction site; police probe
A seven-year-old girl was abducted and raped at a Ghaziabad construction site, with CCTV footage and police investigations underway as authorities vow stronger child-safety measures.
A seven-year-old girl was abducted and sexually assaulted while she slept at a construction site in Ghaziabad, prompting a police hunt for an unidentified suspect seen in CCTV footage. Officials say the child had been visiting relatives in the area when she vanished.
News that this is the third such incident in the district in recent weeks has heightened alarm among parents and residents. Local authorities have stepped up patrols around construction zones and are urging workers and site managers to improve security, including better lighting and videomonitoring.
The girl's family filed a report with the police, who have launched a manhunt and are reviewing nearby CCTV to identify the perpetrator. Medical examinations are being conducted, and investigators say they are pursuing several leads as they work to bring the assailant to justice.
Rights groups and child-protection advocates say incidents like this shine a harsh light on the vulnerabilities faced by children in public spaces. Community leaders are calling for safer environments for kids and stronger enforcement of laws protecting minors, with a demand for sustained police focus on safeguarding at work sites and other public areas.
