Man arrested for raping minor cousin
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A 23-year-old man was arrested for allegedly raping his minor cousin sister in Chhola in the city. The incident came to light when the girl became pregnant. Chhola Police Station House Officer (SHO) Suresh Chandra Nagar said that the mother of the minor girl had to undergo an operation at AIIMS, Bhopal in September 2023.
The girl’s aunt and her family members also reached the hospital to help her. On September 6, the day of the operation, the girl’s father stayed in the hospital while the girl, her aunt, uncle and their son went to the girl’s house.
At night, when everyone was sleeping deeply, the girl’s aunt’s son entered her room and raped her. He threatened her of dire consequences if she told anyone about the incident. When the girl missed her periods in October, her mother took her to the doctor. Her mother came to know that the girl was pregnant. When the victim was counselled, she narrated her ordeal to her relatives.
A case was registered on Saturday and the accused was arrested on Sunday under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act. (The identity of the accused has been kept secret to protect the identity of the survivor).
