Mon Sep 08 14:14:10 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

An 11-year-old girl with a speech impairment was allegedly assaulted by two 16-year-old boys in Visakhapatnam, India. The incident occurred on September 7th, 2025. Police have arrested the minors and registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).

**News Article:**

**Visakhapatnam: Minors Arrested in Alleged Assault of Speech-Impaired Girl**

**Visakhapatnam, India – September 8, 2025** – Police in Visakhapatnam have arrested two 16-year-old boys in connection with the alleged assault of an 11-year-old girl. The victim, who has a speech impairment due to personal health issues, was reportedly taken to a secluded location in the Seethammadhara colony on Sunday, September 7th, and assaulted.

According to police sources, the incident occurred within the Dwaraka police station limits. Following a complaint filed by the girl’s parents, a case has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).

“Cases have been registered against the accused under Section 70(2) BNS, Section 5(G), 5(M) R/W 6 of the POCSO Act, 2012,” stated an official release from the Visakhapatnam city police.

The arrested minors are currently in custody and will be sent to remand. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

This news comes from The Hindu newspaper.

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