Policeman held for sodomy

TIMES NEWS NETWORK

New Delhi: A head constable of Delhi Police has been arrested for allegedly sodomising a 16-year-old boy. The accused, posted in Badarpur police station, has been sent to judicial custody.

Head constable Rajbir also reportedly threatened the boy with dire consequences if he disclosed about the abuse to anyone.

"Rajbir was suspended from duty immediately after the incident was reported," said a senior police officer.

According to the officer, the matter came to light on Thursday after the boy's father went to the police station to file a complaint. However, Rajbir was taken into custody only after the boy's medical examination at AIIMS confirmed the assault.

The alleged incident took place on Wednesday. Rajbir reportedly picked up the boy, a vegetable vendor, in a market in Badarpur area. "The head constable brought him to the police station on the pretext that he was wanted in a theft case and that he needed him for questioning, "the official said.

The boy was kept in the lock-up and beaten up. At night Rajbir went to the lock up and allegedly took the boy to his barrack. On returning home, the victim complained to his father who approached the police the next day.