Sikkim

61-Year-Old Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor in Sikkim

A 61-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl in Gyalshing District. The incident reportedly took place on June 23 at the victim’s residence.

The matter came to light after the girl’s mother lodged a formal complaint with the police, filing a written First Information Report (FIR). Following the report, the minor was immediately provided medical examination, and her statement was recorded under Section 180 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.

Gyalshing Police have registered the case under FIR No. 15/2025, invoking Sections 7, 8, 9(M), and 10 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.

Authorities have confirmed that the accused is currently in custody, and an investigation is underway to gather further evidence and ascertain the full circumstances of the incident.

Jeewan Dahal

I have done training in Neuro-linguistic programming. Based in Sikkim, own The Sikkim Today & Hillrooms- supporting the growth of entrepreneurship around the NorthEast.

Recent Posts

Teacher, Two Others Arrested in Sikkim for Assaulting Class 7 Girl

School Teacher, Two Others Held for Alleged Sexual Assault on 14-Year-Old Class 7 Student Police…

7 days ago

Sikkim Participates in National Workshop on Sports and Human Capital Development

The Secretary of the Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Yangchen Doma Tamang (SCS), along…

2 weeks ago

State-Level Review Meeting on New Criminal Laws Held at Gangtok

A state-level review meeting on the implementation of the newly enacted criminal laws—the Bharatiya Nyaya…

2 weeks ago

Gangtok Court Sentences Man to Life for 2023 Samdong Murder

The District and Sessions Judge of Special Division-I, Gangtok, Ms. Jyoti Kharka, has convicted Rayshop…

2 weeks ago

Pakyong Police Recover 50 Phones, Solve Gold Theft Case

The Pakyong Police Station has successfully recovered 50 lost or stolen mobile phones out of…

2 weeks ago

Bhanu Jayanti Celebration Postponed in Sikkim Following Demise of Sanu Lama

The Nepali Sahitya Parishad Sikkim has decided to postpone the main celebration of the 211th Bhanu Jayanti, originally scheduled for July…

2 weeks ago