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Meanwhile, the doctor pair has been charged under several provisions of the POCSO law for their alleged role in sexually assaulting the underage girl.

Digital Desk: The Guwahati Commissioner of Police, Diganta Barah, expressed serious concern over the alleged child abuse case in Guwahati on Sunday, stating that the medical reports of the victim girl are extremely concerning; thus, the police will seek the appointment of a Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) to establish the case in a court of law.

To guarantee a swift trial in the alleged child abuse case following the submission of the charge sheet, the police would also file an appeal with the High Court via the state government of Assam, according to the Commissioner of Police.

"The case has been closely monitored by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam DGP GP Singh and vowed strict action against the perpetrators of the crime," CP Barah said during a news briefing yesterday in Guwahati. The chief minister has also asked us to monitor the minor girl's health in order to provide her with a healthy and safe environment. The state government will handle all medical attendance and support."

Meanwhile, the doctor pair has been charged under several provisions of the POCSO law for their alleged role in sexually assaulting the underage girl.

"Previously, we had filed a complaint against the couple at the Paltan Bazar police station (case no. 193/2023) under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Juvenile Justice Act." However, following a medical examination of the minor girl by a team of experts at the Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH), we determined from the medical report that the girl was assaulted both physically and sexually by the doctor couple; thus, sections under the POCSO act were imposed on them as well. "The minor girl is currently in the care of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC)," CP Barah noted.

Earlier, during a search operation at the doctor couple's home, authorities rescued another daughter and kid from the structure. The older girl, who is believed to be between the ages of 11 and 12, is in the care of her legal guardian. While the juvenile kid is now being checked by a medical expert team at the GMCH, the final medical report has not yet been officially given to the police.

"Though the doctor couple previously claimed that they are the biological parents of the victim girl and minor boy (whom they allegedly adopted), our preliminary investigation has revealed that those were false claims made by the couple." "It remains to be seen who gave the couple custody," the Commissioner of Police added.

Earlier, Guwahati police had arrested both physicians and a maidservant in connection with an alleged child abuse case.

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