New Delhi,Oct 24: In a shocking incident, a 10-year-old girl was tortured on Wednesday by her stepfather and mother who not only branded her but also rubbed chilli powder on her wounds.

For 10-year-old Gita (name changed), her parents turned out to be her worst nightmare. They not only thrashed her but also branded her with hot iron from time to time and then her stepfather and mother rubbed chilli powder on her wounds.

The girl's mother and stepfather have been accused of brutalizing the minor for years, The incident came to light after a neighbour informed an NGO about her ordeal.

The NGO, Childline, volunteers grew suspicious when the parents refused to cooperate and told them that the girl wasn't at home.    

The NGO volunteers had to barge into the shanty, where the family lived. A volunteer said the girl looked extremely scared and was in a miserable condition.

According to the volunteer, the girl initially said that her parents did not torture her. But, after some coaxing she narrated her ordeal.     

The NGO volunteers has submitted a written complaint along with a letter from the victim to the police officer of the Pimpri police station.