A shocking case of alleged child abuse has emerged from Una district in Himachal Pradesh, where a four-year-old girl was reportedly tied up and beaten inside a house for plucking a guava.
The incident came to light after a disturbing video surfaced on social media, showing the child crying for help and pleading, “Uncle, please save me.”
Child allegedly tied and assaulted
According to reports, the accused—an ex-Army man—allegedly caught the child after she plucked a fruit and took her inside his house. He then tied her hands and legs with a rope and assaulted her.
The child’s cries for help were heard in the video, which has since gone viral, triggering widespread outrage.
Villagers intervene and rescue child
Local residents, alerted to the situation, rushed to the spot and rescued the girl. A video recorded during the rescue was later shared online, amplifying public attention and concern.
Police act after video surfaces
Following the circulation of the video and a complaint received via the emergency helpline, police teams from Una district reached the village and initiated action.
The accused was detained based on preliminary findings.
Case registered under strict laws
Police have registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Juvenile Justice Act.
The child has been taken for medical examination, and further investigation is underway.
Rising concern over child safety
The incident has once again raised serious concerns about child safety and abuse, particularly within communities where such acts may go unnoticed without timely intervention.
Authorities have urged citizens to report such incidents promptly to ensure swift action and protection for vulnerable children.