NEW DELHI — A 5-year-old girl was raped by a neighbor on the grounds of the United States Embassy in India’s capital, the police said on Thursday, reviving a debate about sexual violence against women and children in the country. The girl’s parents were away when the assault took place, officials said. The girl’s father worked in a support-staff role at the embassy, according to the police. Her parents filed a case against the man on Sunday, and he was taken into custody on charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses. The 2012 law introduced stricter punishment — including the death penalty — for those convicted of crimes against minors in India.

Source: New York Times February 06, 2020 19:18 UTC