Delhi school caretaker granted bail in 3-year-old rape case
Delhi school caretaker granted bail in 3-year-old rape case
A 57-year-old school caretaker in Delhi is granted bail after being accused of sexually assaulting a 3-year-old student; CCTV footage reportedly places him away from the scene and the child's medical exam shows no injuri
A 57-year-old caretaker at a private school in west Delhi's Janakpuri has been granted bail by a Dwarka court in connection with an alleged sexual assault on a three-year-old student. Police had opposed the bail, citing the seriousness of the charges under the Pocso Act.
The court noted that CCTV footage placed the accused away from the crime scene and that the child's medical examination showed no injuries. The decision comes as investigations into the incident continue and questions linger about safeguarding measures at the school.
Community members and parents have called for careful handling of the case and for transparency in the investigation to ensure child safety and trust in the school's environment. Authorities emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing and that further proceedings will follow as per due process.
