50-year-old Mumbai man held for raping 26-year-old mentally-challenged woman

The mentally-challenged girl was returning home after finishing her chores when the accused groped her and raped her in their neighbourhood

Updated on: Mar 14, 2019, 10:26:59 IST

Hindustan Times, Thane | By Arvind Walmiki

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The Bhiwandi police on Tuesday arrested a 50-year-old man for allegedly raping his 26-year-old mentally-challenged neighbour.

On reaching home, the complainant started crying and told her family members what had happened. (HT Photo)

The incident took place in Bhiwandi (rural) on Monday.

According to the complaint, which was filed by the survivor’s family, the woman was returning home after finishing her chores when the accused saw her in their neighbourhood. He groped her and forced himself on her. The complainant tried to escape, but he hit her. He raped her and threatened her against telling anybody, said police.

On reaching home, the complainant started crying and told her family members what had happened.

They then took her to the police station and filed a complaint under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

“The man has confessed to the crime. We are now awaiting results of the medical tests,” said a police officer.

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Arvind Walmiki
Arvind is a correspondent from Thane who covers crime beat and has an experience of four years in the field. Apart from crime he is also a volunteer of Wildlife Crime Control bureau and reports on environment and rescue operations in the city.Read More

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