The minor involved in the rape of a 10-year-old girl inside a madrasa in neighbouring Ghaziabad has turned out to be an “adult”. His age was determined after the ossification test (bone density) was conducted to ascertain his actual age. The report made available to the Delhi Police Crime Branch has been submitted to Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) and the matter has been listed for hearing on Wednesday, said a senior police officer.
The bone density test was carried on the accused since his family had failed to submit documents that could help the police to ascertain if he was below 18 years of age. “The test report indicates that he is a major,” the police officer said.
Earlier this week, the police had also arrested Ghulam Shahid, the madrasa cleric, for allegedly being aware of the presence of the girl on the premises.
The police were informed on April 21 by the girl's father that she had gone missing from Ghazipur in east Delhi after she went to the market.
The girl was rescued on April 22 from the madrasa by a Delhi Police team. The police were informed on April 21 by the girl's father that his daughter had gone missing after she went to the market. Subsequently, the girl was rescued from the madrasa and the accused apprehended, the police said.
The victim had recorded her statement in front of a magistrate on April 23. She had said the juvenile had taken her to the madrasa to meet his friends.