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Mumbai Auto-Rickshaw Driver Arrested for Alleged Rape of 20-Year-Old Woman

The victim, fearing her family's reaction, reportedly self-inflicted injuries after the alleged assault at Arnala Beach.

  • A 32-year-old auto-rickshaw driver, Rajratan Wayval, has been detained for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman in Vasai, Mumbai.
  • The alleged assault occurred on January 21 at Arnala Beach after the victim met the accused near Vasai railway station.
  • Following the incident, the woman reportedly inserted stones and a surgical blade into her body, fearing her parents' reaction to the assault.
  • The victim, who was found unconscious near a Goregaon railway station the next day, is currently receiving treatment for severe injuries at KEM Hospital.
  • Police investigations are ongoing, with authorities also examining the victim's mental health and previous allegations of assault.
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