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Nagpur police rescue minor, arrest man in alleged sexual assault case
Nagpur police arrested 19-year-old Nirmay Madhav Pakhare after rescuing a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly held captive and sexually assaulted. Hindustan Times reports that police found her tied on a bed in…
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Nagpur police arrested 19-year-old Nirmay Madhav Pakhare after rescuing a 16-year-old girl who was allegedly held captive and sexually assaulted. Hindustan Times reports that police found her tied on a bed in a Dighori rented house, with about 20 injuries, including knife wounds. She is receiving hospital treatment. A case has been registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and for kidnapping.
The outlets differ on how the location was traced. Hindustan Times says technical information led police to the room, while Mathrubhumi reports that investigators followed a pizza delivery to the address. The reports also differ on whether the accused met the girl through Instagram or an online game. Police are examining phones and social media accounts.
The Indian Opinion
The pizza detail risks turning a grave case into a strange-lock-up story, while claims about online grooming should not become a substitute for evidence. The accused is entitled to due process, but the girl’s injuries and medical care require serious attention, not social-media mockery. The useful test now is the chargesheet: digital records, medical findings and witness accounts must support each allegation.
Sources (2): hindustantimes.com, english.mathrubhumi.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
