Bengal horror: Stepfather, grandfather held for year-long sexual abuse of Class 8 girl
Times of India | 10 July 2026
KOLKATA: A 14-year-old class-8 student from a school in Habra was allegedly subjected to repeated sexual abuse for nearly a year by her 38-year-old stepfather and 56-year-old grandfather at her home.
The girl’s teachers learnt of her ordeal and informed cops about the abuse. Based on the complaint, both men were arrested on Thursday. The girl’s mother, who allegedly knew about the abuse but did nothing to stop it, was also arrested.
“Officers from Habra PS have arrested the girl’s stepfather and grandfather on charges of repeatedly sexually assaulting her over a prolonged period. Despite knowing everything, the girl’s mother allegedly sheltered and aided the accused. She has also been arrested. The arrests were made following a complaint lodged by teachers from the victim’s school,” a senior officer said.
The two men were produced in a Barasat court on Thursday and sent to seven days’ police custody. The mother was sent to 14 days’ judicial custody. Cops said a case has been registered under the relevant provisions of law, including the Pocso Act.
According to the girl’s school sources, she had turned unusually quiet and withdrawn for several days. “Teachers also noticed that she had become increasingly inattentive in class. When they gently asked her about the reason for the change in her behaviour, she broke down and disclosed that her stepfather and grandfather had allegedly been sexually abusing her whenever other family members were away from home,” a school official said.
“The survivor’s medical examination is being arranged, and her confidential statement has also been recorded before a magistrate,” the official added.
Teachers at the school have demanded the strictest possible punishment for the accused.
(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme court directives on cases related to sexual assault)