Hubballi, Jan. 4 -- A distressing incident of sexual harassment involving a 13-year-old girl has come to light here. Three accused, aged between 14 and 15, have been booked for sexually assaulting the girl over the course of a week. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for stricter action to ensure the safety of minors in the state.
According to police reports, the three teenagers reportedly assaulted the girl repeatedly while her parents were away during daytime hours. The girl's parents, who are employed and often away during the day, filed a complaint after the incidents came to light.
N Shashikumar, Police Commissioner of Hubballi-Dharwad, confirmed that the minors had been assaulting the girl for the past seven to eight days. T...