Relative held as Assam minor gets pregnant after rape

Tridip Borah (45), a resident of Maijan, was taken into custody for the crime on Friday night, after her parents lodged a complaint

Updated on: May 26, 2018, 23:14:55 IST

Hindustan Times, Guwahati | By Utpal Parashar

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A middle-aged man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 15-year-old relative in Dibrugarh district, police said on Saturday.

Indian protestor stands with a placard during a protest against two recently reported rape cases as they gather near the Indian parliament in New Delhi, India. (AP File Photo)

Tridip Borah (45), a resident of Maijan, was taken into custody for the crime on Friday night, after her parents lodged a complaint. “Although the accused is a distant relative of the girl, she used to affectionately refer to him as her grandfather. He raped her nearly six months ago, while she was alone at home,” said Dibrugarh police station in-charge Sidheshwar Borah.

According to police, the matter came to light when the girl began vomiting and complaining of uneasiness a few days ago. A visit to the doctor revealed that she was pregnant.

Local residents surrounded the police station after Tridip’s arrest, demanding that he be awarded the death penalty.

The girl has undergone a medical examination, and the matter is being further investigated.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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