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Darbhanga Preacher Arrested in POCSO Case, Remanded to 14 Days' Judicial Custody

Police continue the probe with a named co-accused still absconding.

Overview

  • The case was registered at the Mahila police station on December 19, 2025 after a complaint by the minor’s mother.
  • Investigators say the survivor alleged sexual assault on the promise of marriage, with the complaint stating she was forced to undergo an abortion.
  • A special POCSO court ordered judicial custody and sent Shravan Das, also known as Shravan Thakur, to Darbhanga jail.
  • The FIR also names Ram Udit Das, known as Mauni, who has not been located by police.
  • An anticipatory-bail plea filed on January 7 went unheard on January 17 due to an advocates’ abstention, became infructuous after the arrest, and legal sources say he may now seek regular bail.