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Crime
13-Year-Old Girl in Uttar Pradesh Gives Birth After Cousin's Rape; Accused Sent to Juvenile Home
✍️ India Today
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 07:36 PM
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A 13-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh gave birth after being raped by her cousin, and the accused has been placed in a juvenile home.
A minor girl, aged 13, from Uttar Pradesh delivered a baby after being sexually assaulted by her cousin, according to reports. The case, which involves intra‑family sexual violence, has drawn attention to the vulnerability of children in rural households.
Law enforcement officials arrested the cousin and, following the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, transferred him to a juvenile correctional facility. The decision reflects the legal requirement to treat offenders under 18 under a separate rehabilitation framework.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about child protection and the need for timely intervention by police and social services. Authorities have been urged to ensure the girl's medical care and psychological support as she recovers from the trauma of both the assault and childbirth.
No further details about the location within the state or the identities of the parties have been released, as the investigation remains ongoing.
Law enforcement officials arrested the cousin and, following the provisions of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, transferred him to a juvenile correctional facility. The decision reflects the legal requirement to treat offenders under 18 under a separate rehabilitation framework.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about child protection and the need for timely intervention by police and social services. Authorities have been urged to ensure the girl's medical care and psychological support as she recovers from the trauma of both the assault and childbirth.
No further details about the location within the state or the identities of the parties have been released, as the investigation remains ongoing.