Minor Girl Alleges Assault, Blackmail by Neighbour in Haryana’s Narnaul; POCSO Case Registered

July 9, 2026

Narnaul: Police in Haryana’s Narnaul have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act after a 17-year-old girl accused a young man from her neighbourhood of blackmailing and sexually assaulting her.

According to the complaint filed with the police, the minor had earlier studied in Narnaul before moving to a town in Rajasthan for coaching classes. During this period, she became acquainted with a youth identified as Rahul, who also belonged to her neighbourhood.

The girl alleged that the accused secretly recorded her photos and videos and later used them to blackmail her. She claimed that he threatened to circulate the private content on social media and kill her if she disclosed the matter to anyone.

She further alleged that, under these threats, the accused repeatedly forced her into sexual relations. According to the complaint, he continued to pressure her to meet him again by using the same threats.

Family Approaches Police

After informing her family about the alleged abuse, a complaint was lodged with the police. Following a preliminary inquiry, police registered a case against the accused under relevant provisions of the POCSO Act and other applicable sections of the law.

Police Search Underway

City SHO Harikishan said a case has been registered and efforts are underway to trace the accused. Police said he will be arrested after completing the ongoing investigation.

The investigation is continuing, and authorities are examining all aspects of the case.