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Bengaluru Minor Allegedly Sexually Assaulted: Three Arrested

Published on: 21 Jul 2026, 02:17 PM

Bengaluru, July 18: A 14-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted in an under-construction building on the night of July 17, police said on Tuesday. Three individuals, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with the crime.

According to police, the minor's neighbour, identified as Renuka, allegedly lured the girl away from her home on the pretext of taking her to a nearby temple. The other two accused, Naveen and Venkataramana, had been targeting the girl but were unable to approach her directly. They allegedly enlisted Renuka's help to carry out the crime.

The police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The accused are in custody and further investigation is underway.

Source: Indian Express

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