Teen Detained After Alleged Assault on Minor Sparks Tension in Bilaspur Village

A five-year-old girl in Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, was allegedly assaulted by a teenage boy who took her to nearby fields. The accused, aged 15 or 16, was detained by police and charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Following the incident, local tensions rose, leading to vandalism of the accused's house and protests involving groups like the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. Authorities have deployed additional police and urged residents to maintain calm while ensuring justice.