Kolkata shocker: 15-year-old Facebook friend comes to meet class 9 girl at home, ‘rapes’ her; arrested
Times of India | 5 July 2025
KOLKATA: A 15-year-old class 10 student was detained from his southern suburban condo for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl at her Ballygunge residence. The accused befriended the survivor, a class 9 student, through social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Cops said the teenagers were in contact over the phone until the accused expressed his desire to her.
On Monday, when the girl's parents were away, the boy went to her Ballygunge residence. The accused teenager then reportedly raped her, even as another person was present in the house. Following the incident, the boy reportedly cut off all ties with the survivor, who was in severe pain, and had even disabled his social media accounts.
The girl's mother returned home and learnt of the incident. She then lodged a formal police complaint. The cops detained the minor soon after and produced him before the Child Welfare Committee. The minor was sent to a shelter home accordingly by the CWC.
Medical examination of the survivour confirmed rape, police said. The cops are considering to move the court to record the confidential statement of the survivor. The police have seized the mobile phone of the boy and collected CCTV footage that confirms his presence in the area at the time of the incident.
Child welfare organizations emphasized the importance of parental supervision and open communication with teenagers about online interactions. The police have also planned to conduct regular workshops in schools about cyber safety and the legal consequences of such crimes, even for minors. The case served as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities teenagers face in the digital age.(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme court directives on cases related to sexual assault)