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Delhi: 15-year-old raped by cousin in her mother’s absence

NEW DELHI: A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her cousin in south Delhi’s Kotla Mubarakpur. The mother of the girl had gone to her hometown when the incident happened.

The survivor’s mother informed police on her return, following which a case under sections of rape and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) has been registered.

“When she returned, her daughter told her that one day in the afternoon, she was raped by her 22-year-old cousin. The accused later threatened her to not disclose the incident. A case has been registered and the accused has been arrested,” said a police officer.

(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme court directives on cases related to sexual assault)

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