Mumbai Tragedy: 18-year-old intellectually disabled girl violated, now eighth month pregnant; accusations filed under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act against three suspects
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Mumbai authorities are actively investigating a rape case involving an 18-year-old mentally challenged girl. The victim, who is now eight months pregnant, was lured during a hospital visit in Mumbai's eastern suburbs last December.
The police have arrested two of the accused individuals: the girl's brother-in-law, who is the main accused, and her elder sister. The brother-in-law is alleged to have raped the girl multiple times between March 2024 and July 2025. The elder sister is charged with conspiring to conceal the offence, threatening the victim, and causing the disappearance of evidence.
A 30-year-old man is also being sought by Mumbai Police in connection with the case. He is believed to be a friend of the identified suspects. The authorities have provided a description of this third accused to aid in their search.
The victim's mother filed a complaint with the police after discovering her pregnancy several months ago. The case has been registered under sections of the Indian Penal Code for rape and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The victim and her baby are currently hospitalized but stable. The arrests were made under the POCSO Act and the Indian Penal Code sections related to rape and criminal intimidation. The investigation into the case is currently active, with the authorities actively searching for the location where the assault is said to have taken place and the nearby slum house where it is believed to have occurred.
The authorities are also pursuing leads based on the information provided, promising justice for the victim and her unborn child. The public is urged to come forward with any information that could aid in the investigation and the apprehension of the third accused.
- The tragic rape case in Mumbai, involving a mentally challenged 18-year-old girl who is now eight months pregnant, has been registered as a crime under the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
- General news outlets in India continue to cover the ongoing investigation into the rape case, as the authorities have arrested two of the accused individuals and are actively searching for a third suspect, who is believed to be a friend of the identified suspects.
- In addition to the rape and POCSO charges, the victim's elder sister is charged with conspiring to conceal the offense, threatening the victim, and causing the disappearance of evidence.
- The victim's health and wellness, including her mental and sexual health, remain a top priority for the authorities involved in the investigation, as well as the healthcare providers treating her and her unborn child at the hospital.
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