According to Mukundan's letter, "As per the Indian Penal Code section 82, nothing done by a child below seven years of age is an offence."
The letter stated that it was revealed the girl had to undergo medical treatment at Sion Hospital for injuries. "So the probability is very high that there is an adult involved. However, the implication of a five-year-old boy in this matter looks like an attempt by the police to shield an adult who may actually be the culprit."
Pointing out that it was a serious issue, the letter has prayed that "stern message" be sent to the policemen and "guidelines be set for police regarding their conduct with respect to juveniles and very young boys and girls."