Bhopal: A three-and-a-half-year-old girl, studying in one of the reputed schools, in Ratibad area of Bhopal was allegedly sexually attacked by bus driver. Her parents came to know when the girl complained of pain in her private parts, said police on Monday.
The victim was sexually harassed by driver multiple times. The girl was not able to explain what, when and how many times the act was repeated.
School ignored complaint
Additional deputy commissioner of police Richa Choubey told Free Press that the parents approached Mahila police station and filed a complaint. In the complaint, they stated that they paid fees not only for education but also for the security of their child while travelling. The parents approached school and filed the complaint but instead of helping the parents, the school administration overlooked it.
The parents said that the school administration had appointed women attendants in buses.
When the police personnel questioned the victim, she said, “Bus wale uncle did many times.”
The police have registered the case under Section 376-A of IPC and POCSO Act against unidentified people. The medical examination of the victim was held in the presence of her pregnant mother. The medical report will determine the extent of the abuse, police sources said.
