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Goa police inspector arrested over allegations of minor's sexual assault
A police inspector and another individual have been arrested in Goa following allegations that a minor was subjected to inappropriate conduct during visits to a cyber crime police station. The minor allegedly was asked to remove clothing and touched inappropriately during the incidents.
LSN India ·
Police in Goa have arrested Inspector Vikas Deykar and Rajani Palekar in connection with allegations of sexual assault involving a minor at a cyber crime police station. The case emerged after the minor came forward with allegations that she was subjected to inappropriate physical contact and was asked to undress during visits to the facility.
The arrests mark a significant development in a case that has drawn attention to safeguarding concerns within law enforcement institutions. Authorities have registered formal charges as investigations into the allegations continue. The specific circumstances leading to the minor's visits to the cyber crime police station have not been detailed in official statements.
The incident has prompted scrutiny of protocols and oversight mechanisms at police stations across the state. Officials have indicated that a thorough investigation is underway to establish the full extent of the alleged misconduct and determine accountability.
Goa police have not released additional statements regarding the progress of the investigation or the identity of other potential witnesses who may have been present during the alleged incidents.