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Crime
Kota Police Launch Probe into Alleged Misconduct Involving 3-Year-Old Girl, DNA Samples Taken from Pre-School Staff
✍️ Amar Ujala · Kota
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 04:17 PM
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After a three‑year‑old girl fell ill, her relatives reported suspected misconduct to police, prompting a POCSO‑based investigation and DNA sampling of pre‑school staff in Kota, Rajasthan.
Kota authorities were alerted on Monday when the parents of a three‑year‑old girl, who had become unwell, reported possible misconduct by staff at her pre‑school. The family said medical examinations raised concerns, leading them to approach the police for action.
The Kota police registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act along with other relevant sections. As part of the investigation, forensic teams collected DNA samples from the pre‑school employees to verify any link to the alleged incident.
Investigators have stated that the inquiry is ongoing and that no arrests have been made so far. They have also assured the public that the identity of the child and her family will be kept confidential while the probe proceeds.
Police have appealed for any witnesses or individuals with additional information to come forward, emphasizing that swift cooperation is essential to ensure the safety of children in educational institutions.
The Kota police registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act along with other relevant sections. As part of the investigation, forensic teams collected DNA samples from the pre‑school employees to verify any link to the alleged incident.
Investigators have stated that the inquiry is ongoing and that no arrests have been made so far. They have also assured the public that the identity of the child and her family will be kept confidential while the probe proceeds.
Police have appealed for any witnesses or individuals with additional information to come forward, emphasizing that swift cooperation is essential to ensure the safety of children in educational institutions.