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A 12-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by her neighbour and then thrown off the fourth floor of an apartment in Telangana's Khammam town, police said. The girl was seriously injured with fractured limbs, spine, and ribs, and is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital.

 

The incident occurred on June 6 but came to light two days later after the girl regained her consciousness in the hospital and narrated her ordeal. Police have initiated a probe based on a complaint filed by her parents.

 

According to Khammam 2nd Town Police, the girl had come to her grandparents' house last month during summer vacation. “Her grandparents work as security caretakers at an apartment in Khammam. On June 6, the elderly couple found her lying in front of the apartment at night,” said a police officer.

 

The girl, who was unconscious and seriously injured, was immediately taken to a private hospital in Khammam for treatment. When she regained consciousness on the evening of June 8, the truth was revealed after her parents asked what had happened.

 

Ramana Murthy, Khammam Town ACP, said the accused, who is a resident of the same apartment, works as a driver. "The girl's health condition is stable. Search is underway for the accused."

 

According to the complainant, the accused allegedly sexually assaulted their daughter and then, to destroy evidence, pushed her from the fourth floor of the apartment. Upon learning about the incident, the family members rushed the girl to a private hospital in Khammam, where she is undergoing treatment.

 

A case under the POCSO Act has been registered against the accused after the girl's parents lodged a police complaint.

 

"Yesterday, we received a complaint of a 12-year-old girl sexually assaulted and pushed off the building. A preliminary case was registered. She will be presented before the magistrate, and her statement will be recorded. The incident took place on June 6. The girl was unconscious for two days and regained consciousness last night. After she narrated the incident to her mother, the latter immediately came to the police station and filed a complaint. We have registered a case under sections of the POCSO Act and are investigating it. We will arrest the accused within 24 hours," Murthy said.