A woman has registered a complaint against her husband in the women’s helpline on Friday, alleging that their 8-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by her husband. Dehradun SP (Rural) Mamta Vohra said that based on the compliant, an FIR will be lodged in the Patelnagar police station. Sources revealed that the accuser’s daughter had confirmed that she was sexually assaulted by her father.
The accused has been identified as a Tehri Garhwal native working as a labourer in Noida. Occasionally, he used to visit Dehradun to meet his family members. Police said, this woman had earlier complained of domestic violence and sought divorce from her husband.
Patelnagar police station in-charge BC Pant said based on complainant’s report, the victim’s medical examination will be conducted. An FIR under Sections 498, 626, 504, 506 and 354 of IPC will be lodged against the accused, he added.