LUCKNOW: Under the ongoing campaign to ensure the safety of women and children, the Malihabad Police, under the Lucknow Police Commissionerate, successfully apprehended an accused wanted for serious offenses against a minor girl.
Case Details
On 20.12.2025, a female complainant filed a written report at the Malihabad Police Station. She alleged that the accused, Irfan Ali (alias Pappu), had been harassing her minor daughter (approx. 7 years old) and engaging in indecent behavior for several days. The situation escalated when the accused attempted to commit a more serious sexual offense.
Based on this complaint, Case Crime No. 266/2025 was registered under:
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Section 65(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
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Section 5/6 of the POCSO Act
The Arrest
On 22.12.2025, acting on a tip-off from a confidential informant and following the directives of senior officials, a police team intercepted the accused. Irfan Ali was arrested from Nani Park, Malihabad, Lucknow.
Profile of the Accused
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Name: Irfan Ali alias Pappu
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Father’s Name: Musharraf Ali
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Age: Approx. 35 years
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Occupation: Laborer
Motive
Initial investigations suggest the accused committed the act with the intent of physical harassment and establishing forced physical relations with the minor victim.
Police Team Involved
The successful arrest was carried out by the following officers from Malihabad Police Station:
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Additional Inspector Surendra Prasad Mishra
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Sub-Inspector Vijay Kumar Yadav
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Constable Sushil Kumar
Current Status: The accused is currently in custody, and further legal proceedings are being processed by the local police.
