Nadiad, October 31: Nearly two weeks after the arrest of 54-year-old Chandrakant Patel, a painter from Gujarat’s Nadiad, investigations have revealed he allegedly raped four young girls and recorded the acts on his cellphone. The Vaso police arrested Patel on October 13 after the parents of one of the victims, a girl between 8 and 11 years old, reported the incident. Concerned for their daughter’s health, the parents questioned her, which led to the shocking disclosure.

According to Kheda police, Patel reportedly lured the children to his house with treats such as money, chocolates, and biscuits. Once the girls were alone with him, he allegedly raped them and used his phone to record the obscene videos. Police found hundreds of such videos on his device, which has now been sent for forensic analysis. Officers believe Patel positioned his phone strategically to capture the acts of sex assault. Chhattisgarh Horror: Out on Parole, Man Rapes 11-Year-Old Daughter and Niece in Baikunthpur; Arrested After 4 Days.

Kheda Superintendent of Police Rajesh Gadhia confirmed that the accused brutalised and raped all four girls. “Patel has been sent to judicial custody, and further action will follow based on the forensic report," Gadhia said. West Bengal Horror: Doctor Rapes Patient After Tranquillizing Her, Blackmails With Inappropriate Pictures in North 24 Parganas; Arrested.

Following the initial complaint, the parents of other young victims also approached the police, prompting an investigation to determine if there might be additional victims of sex assault. The case has stirred outrage and concern in the area, with officials urging parents to be vigilant.

Women and Child Helpline Numbers:

Childline India – 1098; Missing Child and Women – 1094; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women and Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/1291.

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