A horrific case of alleged child sexual assault has emerged from Akola, Maharashtra, leaving a five-year-old girl fighting for her life in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
The incident reportedly occurred while the victim's mother was out of the home. According to a Monday report, the mother had left her daughter and son in the care of her husband to attend a Navratri garba dance event.
Upon returning, the mother discovered her daughter in severe distress, groaning loudly. The child subsequently revealed the details of the alleged assault.
The girl was immediately rushed to a local hospital, where she is currently receiving critical care in the ICU. Following the mother's complaint, police took swift action and arrested the stepfather in connection with the crime. The authorities in Akola are investigating the brutal case.

Five-year-old girl hospitalized in ICU after alleged rape; mother was attending Navratri

Stepfather Arrested in Akola Child Assault Case

Five-year-old girl hospitalized in ICU after alleged rape; mother was attending Navratri

September 30, 2025 | 23:08 IST