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Maharashtra: 7-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted, set on fire
Bhiwandi, Apr 6 (IBNS): A boy was allegedly sexually assaulted and then set on fire by two men in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi town, media reports said on Monday.
The incident took place on Saturday when the child had gone to eat at a langar or community meal, Senior Inspector NT Rode told NDTV.
The boy, who is suffering from 30 per cent burn injuries, is undergoing treatment Thane Civil hospital.
A case has been registered in connection with the case.
Image: Wikimedia Commons
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