An Indian army officer and his wife have been arrested in Assam for allegedly torturing a minor house help.

"An Indian army officer and his wife have been arrested in Assam for allegedly torturing a minor house help."

    "In a distressing incident in Assam's Dima Hasao district, an Indian army officer and his wife are facing charges of severe abuse against their underage domestic helper. The 16-year-old victim endured six months of torment, resulting in physical injuries such as broken teeth, burn marks, a fractured nose, and deep cuts on her tongue. Shockingly, she was frequently deprived of clothing and forced to eat from a garbage bin when she requested food."

    "The young girl shared a distressing account of her experience, recounting being confined in a room, physically assaulted, and even forced to lick her own blood following beatings. Initially, the accused couple asserted that her injuries resulted from a fall down the stairs, but a thorough medical examination contradicted this explanation."

    "The accused individuals, Major Shailendra Yadav and his wife Kimmy Ralson, had hired the minor as a domestic helper during their posting in Himachal Pradesh. After their return to Assam, the girl revealed her ordeal to her family, leading to a prompt police complaint and the subsequent arrests of the accused."

    "Authorities have filed charges against the accused individuals under the strict POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) and SC/ST (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) laws. Additionally, the accused face allegations of assault, unlawful labor practices, and slavery. The victim's mother expressed shock at her daughter's physical condition, noting that the abuse had aged her significantly."

    "While the accused were being taken to the police station, a woman from the public approached and slapped the wife, reflecting the widespread public outrage over the distressing incident. This case has led to local protests, with demands for severe punishment for the accused couple."