What was the age of the victim?

The victim was a 10-year-old girl.

What actions were taken by the police following the complaint?

The police arrested the accused and registered an FIR under the POCSO Act.

What legal processes are currently ongoing?

The child's statement is being recorded, and a medical examination and counselling are underway.

Class 6 student sexually assaulted in school van by driver for 3 years in Delhi's Civil Lines

The abuse came to light after the girl spoke up during a school safety session on appropriate and inappropriate touch.

Updated on: Jul 30, 2026, 09:09:45 IST

By Hemani Bhandari

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A 10-year-old girl studying in Class 6 at a government school in Civil Lines, north Delhi, was allegedly sexually abused repeatedly over nearly three years by the driver and attendant of a privately contracted school van, police said on Wednesday. The abuse came to light after the girl spoke up during a school workshop on appropriate and inappropriate touch.

Police said the child’s statement is being recorded in accordance with legal procedure, while medical examination and counselling are underway. (Sanjeev Verma/Hindustan Times)

According to police, the two accused, a 47-year-old school van driver and a 34-year-old vehicle attendant, were arrested after the girl’s mother approached the Parivartan Police Mobile Kiosk Team (PPMKT) in Civil Lines and filed a complaint.

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What happened?

Investigators alleged that the girl was repeatedly abused inside the school van while being ferried to and from school. According to her statement, the abuse allegedly took place near a demolition site in the Khyber Pass area, with the last instance taking place on July 21, according to the girl’s statement. The child also alleged that both accused repeatedly touched her inappropriately inside the van. She told police she remained silent for nearly three years because the men had threatened her.

School safety session's role

Police said the allegations surfaced during a school safety session aimed at educating students about appropriate and inappropriate touch. Encouraged by the discussion, the girl confided in a teacher, who immediately informed her parents on Friday. The family then approached the police.

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Case and probe

An FIR has been registered under Sections 8 and 10 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, relating to sexual assault and aggravated sexual assault, against both accused.

Police said the child’s statement is being recorded in accordance with legal procedure, while medical examination and counselling are underway. The investigation is continuing.

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Hemani Bhandari
Hemani Bhandari is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times in New Delhi, where she reports on crime, policing, governance and social issues. With over a decade of experience in journalism, she specialises in combining on-ground reporting with evidence-based storytelling to examine the human impact of public policy, law enforcement and urban governance. Over the years, she has reported extensively on major developments in the capital, including crime investigations, civic challenges, protests, and issues affecting vulnerable communities. As a Special Correspondent, she focuses on producing exclusive investigations, enterprise stories and long-form features that go beyond daily news cycles. She has a keen interest in using public records, official data and field reporting to uncover systemic issues and present complex subjects in an accessible manner. A graduate of the Asian College of Journalism, Hemani believes in rigorous, ethical and evidence-based reporting. She is passionate about investigative journalism and continuously seeks to expand her skills in data journalism, open-source investigations and digital reporting techniques.Read More

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