Section 377 > 15-yr-old held for sexually abusing minor boy

Chandigarh A 15-year-old boy was arrested on Thursday for allegedly sexually abusing his eight-year-old neighbour in Palsora village.
The accused was arrested under Section 377 (unnatural offences) and Section 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC and sent to a juvenile home. According to the police, the incident took place around 11 pm on Wednesday when the accused took the victim to the terrace on the pretext of playing.
Fearing stigma, the boy kept weeping and finally disclosed the incident to his mother after much persuasion.
The accused boy, who was present in the house at that time, was then beaten by the neighbours when the victim’s mother raised a hue and cry.
Meanwhile, the police was called in and the minor boy arrested.
The victim was rushed to the Sector-16 Government Multi-Specialty Hospital where he was given medical aid after examination.
The accused was later produced before the magistrate and sent to a juvenile home.