Bhopal Incest Case: Minor Girl Raped by Stepfather For 2 Months After Her Mother Dies
Police is trying to find a shelter home for the victim and her sister at the moment.
Bhopal, July 25: Once again Madhya Pradesh is back in the news, and for all the wrong reasons. In a shocking case of incest, a 15-year-old girl was raped for over two months by her stepfather in Khajoori area in Bhopal, according to an India Today report. The accused started raping his daughter after the death of his wife. The victim used to live with her stepfather after her mother left her first husband in Uttar Pradesh around ten years back.
The incident came to light after the girl, and her sister shared this harrowing experience with their neighbour, who went and informed the district child helpline, who then reported the incident to the police. The minor girl confided that her step-father raped her every time he was drunk, and the first time of this sexual abuse took place, the day after her mother passed away.
A case has been registered against the accused, and the relevant sections of the POCSO Act have been slapped on him too. The man has been arrested and is likely to appear in Court on Wednesday. Police is trying to find a shelter home for the victim and her sister at the moment. Over the last few months, there has been a tremendous rise in crimes against women being reported from Madhya Pradesh.
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