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Patriot Bureau -April 7, 2024

Class 8 student beaten, stick inserted in privates after fight over table-thumping

Class 8 student beaten, stick inserted in privates after fight over table-thumping

Subsequently, protests erupted outside the school on April 3, spearheaded by the victim's parents and relatives, demanding swift action against the culprits

Kushan Niyogi -February 22, 2024

Minor killed in Sangam Vihar: Experts call for safe spaces for welfare of juveniles

Minor killed in Sangam Vihar: Experts call for safe spaces for welfare of juveniles

The national capital grapples with a surge in crimes by juveniles as focus shifts back to the lack of adequate safety and rehabilitation measures

Kushan Niyogi -February 22, 2024

17-year-old murder victim’s family tries to piece their lives together

17-year-old murder victim’s family tries to piece their lives together

Rohan, a resident of Sangam Vihar, succumbed to injuries after being stabbed by multiple people on February 17; police arrest three but family says 10 were involved

Patriot Bureau -August 21, 2023

Delhi govt official Premoday Khakha accused of minor’s rape, suspended

Delhi govt official Premoday Khakha accused of minor’s rape, suspended

Khakha, accompanied by his wife, was taken into custody by the Delhi Police on Monday afternoon following a period of questioning

Patriot Bureau -August 9, 2023

Delhi HC throws its weight behind ‘gender-neutral’ POCSO laws

Delhi HC throws its weight behind ‘gender-neutral’ POCSO laws

The judge emphasized that laws shouldn't be discontinued due to potential misuse, as they aim to prevent offenses and provide justice to genuine victims

Patriot Bureau -August 8, 2023

14-year-old girl forced to work as domestic help, alleges abuse; rescued

14-year-old girl forced to work as domestic help, alleges abuse; rescued

During her ordeal, the girl disclosed that the household where she served as domestic help comprised four members. She alleged that the wife of the house owner verbally abused her

Patriot Bureau -June 11, 2023

13-year-old girl raped in Delhi’s Burari

13-year-old girl raped in Delhi’s Burari

Based on the victim’s statement, the accused has been charged under sections 376 (rape) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC, as well as the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act

Patriot Bureau -February 13, 2023

15-yr-old dies after getting stuck between shaft, elevator at Delhi’s Bawana

15-yr-old dies after getting stuck between shaft, elevator at Delhi’s Bawana

The boy was working near the elevator when he accidentally slipped and got trapped in the elevator shaft on the second floor. He got crushed when the elevator came up from the ground floor. His body was found hanging from the wires