Minor girl working as domestic help in Gurugram sexually assaulted: Police
Preet Pal Sangwan, assistant commissioner of police (crime), said the girl was tortured and sexually harassed by the couple for several months in the Gurugram house where she was working
A 14-year-old girl working as a domestic help was rescued from a house in Gurugram on Tuesday after she was allegedly sexually assaulted by the couple who were her employers. The minor, a native of Ranchi, claimed that she was confined in the house for the past five months, police said.
Police said that a probe is underway and action will be taken against the family and placement agency. (Representative file image)
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A team of one stop crisis center (Sakhi) and the police on Tuesday rescued the girl who was hired through a placement agency in Delhi.
Preet Pal Sangwan, assistant commissioner of police (crime), said the girl was tortured and sexually harassed by the couple for several months.
“The couple did not provide proper food to the girl and assaulted her. There were several injuries on her hands, feet and face. She told police that she survived on left over scraps,” he said.
“After her rescue, she was admitted in hospital where her condition is stable,” he said.
According to the complaint filed by Sakhi Center in-charge Pinky Malik, a minor girl was kept by the couple for domestic work in a house located in New Colony area.
“The couple used to beat her every day. They did not even let her sleep at night and tortured her. As soon as I received a tip-off, I alerted and she was rescued from the house,” she said.
Police said that a probe is underway and action will be taken against the family and placement agency once the investigation is completed.
According to the police, preliminary investigation has revealed that the couple had hired the girl five months ago to take care of their three-and-a-half-year-old daughter. During this, both husband and wife used to beat the girl daily for minor issues. The girl was sexually harassed too, said police.
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Following the complaint, an FIR has been registered against the couple under sections 323 (causing hurt), 342 (wrongful confinement) of the IPC and under relevant sections of JJ act and POCSO act.
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Following the complaint, an FIR has been registered against the couple under sections 323 (causing hurt), 342 (wrongful confinement) of the IPC and under relevant sections of JJ act and POCSO act.
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest.
Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents.
Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure.
Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing.
Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity.
Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations.
Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling.
A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.
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