Maharashtra: 7-year-old boy sexually assaulted, set on fire

Bhiwandi, Maharashtra: A seven-year-old boy in the Bhiwandi town of Maharashtra was allegedly sexually assaulted by three men, before being set on fire.

The incident took place on Saturday. The boy is being treated at the Thane Civil hospital.

According to reports, all three accused have been arrested.

A case has been registered under sections 363 (kidnapping), 377 (Unnatural Sex) and 342 (wrongful confinement) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant sections of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.