NEW DELHI: A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped by the manager of the shelter at Samaypur Badli in outer Delhi she has been living in for the last few years. The accused, who has been identified as Ibrahim (58), was arrested, an officer said. He was produced before a city court and sent to judicial custody.

The crime came to light on Monday after an NGO approached the local police station and requested action. The cops produced the victim before the child welfare committee where her statement was recorded and she was also medically examined.

Thereafter, the cops registered a case of rape under appropriate sections of IPC and the Protection Of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 against Ibrahim.

Police said the victim had been staying in the child care centre for the past five years. In her statement, the girl alleged that Ibrahim took her home and forced her to do household chores.

She said she had been forced to stay there for the last one year. The girl alleged she was beaten up and also sexually assaulted by Ibrahim on several occasions.

The NGO which had placed the girl at the shelter conducted a surprise check and found her absent.

An inquiry was conducted and she was found at Ibrahim’s house. The NGO representatives immediately took custody of the girl and informed police.

The victim has been sent to another shelter home for the time being, an officer said.

