Gidderbaha : A three-and-a-half-year-old girl was found in an injured condition near railway tracks in Gidderbaha, Punjab, in a deeply distressing incident that has prompted a police investigation. The Government Railway Police (GRP) have registered a case of rape against an unidentified person under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The child was discovered near the railway tracks on Monday and was found with injuries to her face and private parts. She was initially taken to Gidderbaha Civil Hospital before being referred to Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital in Faridkot for further treatment.
The case has caused concern in the region, with police working to identify the person responsible and establish the circumstances leading to the child’s injuries.
Child found in serious condition
Local residents reportedly found the girl near the railway tracks and took her to the Gidderbaha Civil Hospital.
Doctors treating the child observed injuries to her face and private parts. The medical team initiated treatment and constituted a board of three doctors for a comprehensive examination.
The child was subsequently referred to Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital in Faridkot, where she continued to receive medical care.
Police said the nature of the injuries raised concerns about sexual assault, prompting the registration of a rape case.
GRP registers case against unidentified person
The Government Railway Police registered the case based on the statement of the child’s mother.
According to police, the accused has not yet been identified. Investigators are working to establish who was responsible for the assault and how the child came to be abandoned near the railway tracks.
A police officer said the investigation was progressing and that authorities were hopeful of identifying the suspect soon. The child’s medical report is also expected to provide important evidence for the investigation.
The case is being investigated under laws protecting children from sexual offences, given the extremely young age of the victim.
Police examine circumstances surrounding incident
Investigators are examining the circumstances in which the girl reached the railway track area and was left there.
Police are expected to gather information from local residents, examine evidence from the location and look into any available surveillance footage or other material that could help identify the suspect.
The railway track area has become a key part of the investigation because it was where the child was discovered.
Authorities are also expected to rely on medical and forensic evidence to establish the nature of the assault and help determine what happened before the child was found.
Child receives treatment in Faridkot
Following her initial treatment at Gidderbaha Civil Hospital, the girl was shifted to the Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital in Faridkot.
Medical authorities had described her condition as serious when she was first brought to hospital. The injuries required further examination and treatment by specialists.
The child’s recovery remains an important concern as police continue their investigation.
Family faces difficult circumstances
Reports said the girl belongs to a financially disadvantaged family living in Malout. Her father reportedly has a physical disability, and the family has five children, including three daughters and two sons.
The girl is reportedly the youngest child in the family.
Police are also examining information provided by family members as part of efforts to reconstruct the events leading up to the incident.
Given the sensitivity of the case and the victim’s age, authorities will have to carefully verify every aspect of the information gathered during the investigation.
Investigation continues to identify suspect
The police investigation remains focused on identifying and apprehending the person responsible.
The medical examination, statements from the family and witnesses, evidence collected from the railway track area and any available surveillance material could prove crucial in establishing the facts.
Authorities have not yet publicly identified a suspect, and the investigation is continuing.
The case has once again raised serious concerns about the safety of children and the need for swift action when vulnerable minors are subjected to violence.
Focus remains on child’s safety and justice
The priority for the authorities is now the child’s medical recovery and ensuring that the investigation is conducted thoroughly.
The alleged assault against such a young child has caused widespread concern, while the fact that she was found abandoned near railway tracks has added to the gravity of the incident.
As the investigation progresses, police will have to establish the identity of the accused, determine the sequence of events and gather evidence strong enough to support the case before the law.
For the family, the immediate hope remains that the child recovers from her injuries. For the wider community, the case underlines the urgent need to protect children from violence and ensure that allegations of crimes against minors are investigated swiftly and sensitively.