2025 Nainital child sexual assault case
The 2025 Nainital child sexual assault case refers to the alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl by a 73-year-old man named Mohammad Usman on April 12, 2025, in Nainital district, Uttarakhand, India. The case came to public attention on April 30, 2025, after the victim's family filed a police complaint, leading to Usman's arrest. The accused was charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Background
The incident took place in the Mallital area of Nainital. The victim, a 12-year-old Class 7 student, was reportedly approached by the accused, a 73-year-old contractor, who allegedly offered ₹200 and a ride home from a local market. The alleged assault occurred in the accused's vehicle. The victim reported the incident to her family on April 30, 2025. A medical examination of the victim was conducted on May 1, 2025, as part of the investigation.