A troop of monkeys in a remarkable incident in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, India reportedly intervened to save a 6-year-old girl from an attempted rape. The event, which took place on September 22, 2024, has garnered massive attention and sparked widespread discussion about child safety and sexual violence in India.
According to the report, the unidentified attacker lured the young girl to an abandoned house. As he began to undress her with the intent to sexually assault her, a group of monkeys aggressively approached him, forcing him to abandon his heinous act and flee the scene.
The girl's father recounted, “My daughter was playing outside when the accused took her away. The man could be seen in nearby CCTV footage, walking on a narrow lane with my daughter. He is yet to be identified though. He also threatened my child that he would kill me... My daughter would have been dead by now if the monkeys had not intervened.”
The traumatized child narrated her ordeal to her family, explaining how the monkeys "saved her from the accused." Following the parents' complaint, the police registered a First Information Report (FIR) under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act.
Baghpat Circle officer Harish Bhadoria stated, “We've heard about the incident involving monkeys and are investigating the matter. Following the parents' complaint, an FIR was registered under BNS sections 74 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 76 (assault or use of criminal force to woman with intent to disrobe) and the Pocso Act. More sections will be added if needed. We're trying to identify and nab the accused.".
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