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In a disturbing incident, a Class 5 student in Ghaziabad has been accused of raping a Class 2 student.
The incident happened a month ago, but the girl's parents hadn't initially realized why she was suffering from pain.
They lodged a complaint on December 3
☞ The accused inserted "wooden twigs" inside her vagina
According to the victim's father, the incident happened on November 8. Students had been allowed to leave early due to smog.
Some, including the accused and the victim, were waiting for their parents. He followed when she went to the washroom and assaulted her, inserting a "wooden twig" inside her private parts and slapping her.
Though she told a teacher, no action was taken.
☞ Police and school have launched probes
The parents lodged a police complaint on December 3. The next day, they visited the school, where the girl identified the accused.
"The boy confessed to having slapped my daughter," her father said.
Police have conducted a medical examination and lodged an FIR under Section 376, which specifies rape. They are trying to ascertain what happened.
Meanwhile, the school has launched its own investigation.
☞ How do children commit such horrific crimes?
Often, minor perpetrators don't realize the harm they are inflicting, experts say. In this case, preliminary reports had revealed the incident happened "when the kids were playing pranks with each other"
Moreover, children often learn such behavior by imitating what they observe on TV or from adults.
Elders need to explain the difference between good touch and bad touch.
