Army officer, wife arrested for allegedly torturing minor domestic help in Assam

Assam police has arrested an army officer and his wife for allegedly torturing their underage house help.

The medical report revealed a fractured nose and deep cuts on her tongue.

The 16-year-girl, who had signs of injuries all over her body, said "She kept me locked me in a room, pulled my hair, and beat me. She was angry with my efficiency in household chores and beat me with a belan (rolling pin). She would strip me. She would beat me, and when I bled, she forced me to lick my own blood.".


Mayank Kumar, Superintendent of Police, Dima Hasao said that a case has been registered under the stringent POCSO and SC/ST laws and other relevant sections. Charges of assault, unlawful labour, and slavery have also been added, said Mayank Kumar, Superintendent of Police, Dima Hasao.

He added, "The girl informed us that she had been subjected to torture for over six months”.