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Bhopal Police Arrest Brother-In-Law After 14-Year-Old’s Pregnancy Reveals Alleged Rape

Doctors reported the case when the ill minor tested pregnant, ending weeks of silence under alleged threats.

Overview

  • The assault allegedly occurred in October at the girl's home under Bag Sewania police limits in Bhopal.
  • The accused, identified as Rishi and married to the victim’s elder sister, allegedly threatened to kill her if she spoke.
  • After the minor suffered abdominal pain and vomiting on Saturday, hospital tests confirmed she was pregnant and doctors alerted police.
  • Officers counseled the child, recorded her statement, registered a rape case under the POCSO Act, and began an investigation.
  • Police took the suspect into custody, noting the family's precarious situation as a factor in the delayed disclosure.