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70-year-old arrested for raping, impregnating granddaughter in UP
A 70-year-old man has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district for allegedly raping his 16-year-old granddaughter, who is two-and-a-half months pregnant, police said on Saturday.
A 70-year-old man has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district for allegedly raping his 16-year-old granddaughter, who is two-and-a-half months pregnant, police said on Saturday.
The teenager, whose mother is deceased, lives with her father and grandfather. She alleged that her grandfather, Nizamuddin, sexually assaulted her repeatedly over three months, often when her father was away at work. The abuse came to light on Saturday when she was taken to a doctor for stomach pain and found to be pregnant.
Circle Officer Amit Pathak said the girl was sent to the district hospital, where the medical examination confirmed the pregnancy. Nizamuddin was arrested on Saturday. The teenager had returned from her maternal uncle's house about three or four months ago, and the alleged assaults began on June 20.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This case is part of a troubling pattern in Uttar Pradesh, where crimes against minors, especially within families, often go unreported for months due to fear and dependency. The victim's mother is deceased, leaving her particularly vulnerable. The arrest was made the same day the pregnancy was discovered, suggesting a fast police response. However, the next critical step will be the trial, which under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act carries a minimum sentence of 20 years for aggravated penetrative sexual assault. Watch for whether the case is fast-tracked, as is standard in such crimes, and whether the survivor receives state compensation.
Source: ndtv.com
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