New Delhi: An 13-year-old girl from Ghaziabad ended her life by hanging herself from a ceiling fan on Wednesday, shortly after returning from a medical examination. The girl, who had been raped by her Instagram friend, Himanshu Soni, was deeply traumatized by the incident.Online friendship turns fatalTwo months ago, the young girl befriended Himanshu Soni, a resident of Krishnanagar, through Instagram. On Monday, Soni called her to meet him and took her to a secluded location. There, he raped her, assaulted her when she resisted, and threatened to kill her if she disclosed the incident to anyone.Familys efforts to support goes in vainTerrified and traumatized, the girl eventually confided in her family about the assault. Her father promptly lodged a complaint with the police and took her for a medical examination. Despite the familys support, the overwhelming trauma led her to commit suicide that night after the family went to sleep.Police action takenFollowing the tragic incident, the police swiftly arrested Himanshu Soni. This case highlights the potential dangers of online interactions and underscores the need for robust support systems for victims of sexual assault.
