What is digital rape? A 4-year-old innocent became a victim of brutality! Know the whole matter

A case of digital rape of a 4-year-old girl has come to light in Lucknow. The girl's mother has accused the school management of negligence and threats. The matter is under investigation.

An incident of digital rape of a 4-year-old girl has come to light in Lucknow.

#WATCH | Lucknow | On 4-year-old girl digital raped by school van driver, mother of the victim says, "The school had provided me with the van... My child complained of pain in her private parts... On examination, I found that she had suffered an injury. I complained to the… pic.twitter.com/C8Vl99R2A6

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A serious and shocking case has come to light from Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. A complaint of sexual harassment of a 4-year-old girl has been lodged here. The girl's school van driver allegedly raped her digitally. Let us know the whole matter in detail and understand what digital rape is.

What did the victim's mother say?

The victim's mother told ANI that the school had provided the facility of a van. She said, 'My child complained of pain in her private parts. On investigation, it was found that she was injured. I complained to the principal, who said she would talk about it. When I took the child to the doctor, the doctor said that whatever the child has said was done to her and something was inserted in her private parts.'

#WATCH | Lucknow | East Lucknow DCP Shashank Singh says, "A complaint was registered in Indira Nagar police station on July 17th that the 4-year-old daughter of the complainant was subjected to misdeed by her school van driver Mohammad Arif... A case has been registered under the… pic.twitter.com/1dcStAb5R2

— ANI (@ANI) July 19, 2025

She further said, 'The school said that complaining will ruin the child's future and the school's reputation, after which they collectively suggested to complain about the driver.'

Making serious allegations, the child's mother said, 'I waited for two days, but the school did not take any action and the driver called again to pick up the child for school. When we confronted him, he harassed us in front of the school and made casteist remarks. We were threatened with kidnapping, even the school asked us not to complain. I have all the proof.'

What is digital rape?

The non-consensual insertion of fingers or toes into a person's private parts is digital rape. The word 'digital' refers to digits on hands or feet. This act is considered a severe form of sexual assault. Digital rape constitutes internal penetration without consent, making it a highly invasive violation. Medical professionals and human rights organisations around the world view digital rape as a serious infringement on bodily autonomy and human dignity.

Accused arrested in digital rape case of 4-year-old girl

A school van driver allegedly digitally raped a 4-year-old girl in Lucknow. DCP (East) Shashank Singh says an FIR has been registered and the accused driver, Mohammed Arif, has been arrested. According to the official press release, a case was registered against Mohammed Arif, the van driver, and Kidzee school manager, Sandeep Kumar, under Section 5(m)/6 of the POCSO Act and Section 3(2)(v) and 3(2) of the SC/ST Act.

Two teams deployed for review

East Lucknow DCP Shashank Singh said that on July 17, a complaint was lodged at the Indira Nagar police station that the complainant's 4-year-old daughter was molested by her school van driver, Mohammad Arif. A case has been registered under the relevant sections and two teams have been deployed to review the incident. The driver has been arrested.

The complainant had also complained against the school management. At present, the matter is under investigation and further action will be taken based on the investigation.