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Crime
Tribal Minor in Baran Critical After Alleged Sexual Assault
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 03:33 AM
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A minor tribal girl in Baran district, Rajasthan, was left critically injured following a reported sexual assault, authorities said.
Police in Baran district received a report that a minor girl belonging to a tribal community had been sexually assaulted. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors confirmed that she is in critical condition and requires intensive care.
Local law enforcement has opened a criminal investigation, registering a case under sections of the Indian Penal Code that deal with sexual offences against minors. Officers have begun canvassing the area and are seeking witnesses to identify the perpetrator(s).
The district administration has urged the community to cooperate with the investigation and has promised swift action against anyone found responsible. The girl's family has been placed under police protection while the case proceeds through the legal system.
Health officials have highlighted the need for immediate medical attention in such cases and have called for stronger safeguards for vulnerable tribal children in remote parts of Rajasthan.
Local law enforcement has opened a criminal investigation, registering a case under sections of the Indian Penal Code that deal with sexual offences against minors. Officers have begun canvassing the area and are seeking witnesses to identify the perpetrator(s).
The district administration has urged the community to cooperate with the investigation and has promised swift action against anyone found responsible. The girl's family has been placed under police protection while the case proceeds through the legal system.
Health officials have highlighted the need for immediate medical attention in such cases and have called for stronger safeguards for vulnerable tribal children in remote parts of Rajasthan.