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News India Live, Digital Desk: The high-profile society ‘Crossings Republic’ of Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh has been embarrassed. Here, a case of digital rape of a 7 year old innocent girl living in a residential complex has come to light. The police took immediate action on the complaint of the victim’s family and arrested the accused.
What is the whole matter?
Incident: According to the information, the accused is said to be an acquaintance or neighbor of the victim girl. He coaxed her and did disgusting acts with the girl.
exposure: The matter came to light when the girl narrated her ordeal to her family members and complained of body ache.
Police action: The family members immediately lodged a complaint at Crossings Republic police station. Police against the accused POCSO Act A case has been registered under other serious sections and he has been sent to jail.
Understand: What is ‘Digital Rape’? (What is Digital Rape?)
Many people associate the word ‘digital’ with the Internet or technology, but in law it means something completely different:
Definition: One meaning of ‘Digit’ in English dictionary ‘finger’ or ‘thumb’ (Finger or Toe) also happens.
Legal Meaning: When a criminal sexually assaults a woman or child by using his fingers or thumbs on her private parts without consent, it is called ‘digital rape’ in legal language.
Punishment: After the change in the laws in 2013 after the Nirbhaya case, digital rape has also been categorized as Penetrative Sexual Assault and there is a provision for harsher punishment.
Safety Tips for Parents (Safety Measures for Kids)
Experts have given some important suggestions to prevent such incidents:
Body Safety Education: Explain clearly to children about ‘Good Touch’ and ‘Bad Touch’ from a very early age.
Open Communication: Build such a relationship with children that they can share everything with you without fear.
Supervision: Do not leave children alone in the society’s common area, lift or park, even if CCTV cameras are installed there.
Watch the changes: If the child suddenly becomes silent or is afraid to meet a particular person, do not ignore it.