55-Year-Old Man Beaten To Death For Molesting Minor

A 55-year-old tea vendor, Abdul Aziz, was beaten to death by residents of a housing complex in Kulsumpura, Hyderabad, on Thursday evening. The incident occurred after Aziz allegedly molested a 9-year-old girl in the society's parking lot.

According to the police, the incident began around 3:00 PM when the young girl was sitting on a parked two-wheeler in the society's parking area. Aziz allegedly approached the child under the pretext of buying her chocolates and began touching her inappropriately. A neighbour and the girl's family allegedly noticed the misconduct and confronted Aziz, who quickly fled the scene.

The residents subsequently reviewed the housing complex's CCTV footage, which confirmed that Aziz had molested the minor. Aziz returned to the residential complex around 6:30 PM, reportedly drunk. Upon his return, the girl's angry family members and other residents confronted and severely thrashed him.

The police received a distress call regarding the assault at approximately 7:00 PM and a team rushed to the location. Officers moved Aziz to the Kulsumpura police station and summoned a 108 ambulance. Based on a formal complaint filed by the victim's family, a case was registered against Aziz under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

While authorities were preparing to shift him to a medical facility, Aziz complained of severe uneasiness. He was shifted to Osmania General Hospital, where he succumbed to internal injuries at approximately 10:30 PM.

The deceased's mother filed a counter-complaint, maintaining that her son died from the severe injuries inflicted during the mob assault. Consequently, the Kulsumpura police have registered a case under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

The police are waiting for the post-mortem report and will record CCTV footage at the complex and witness statements to identify the attackers. Further investigation into both cases is under way.

The incident highlights the need for stricter laws and enforcement to protect children from sexual abuse. The POCSO Act, which was enacted in 2012, provides for severe penalties for those found guilty of sexual offences against children.

The housing complex, where the incident occurred, has a population of around 80 families. The residents are shocked and outraged by the incident, and many have demanded stricter security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.

The police have assured the residents that they will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of the residents, especially children. The incident is a wake-up call for the community to be more vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

In conclusion, the incident is a tragic reminder of the need for a safe and secure environment for children. The authorities must take all necessary measures to prevent such incidents and ensure that those found guilty are punished severely. The community must also come together to support the victims and their families, and to demand stricter laws and enforcement to protect children from sexual abuse.