Father, boyfriend raped teen in Maharashtra, arrested

The father and boyfriend of a 17-year-old girl were arrested for allegedly raping her following which she became pregnant in Maharashtra, the police said on Monday. The victim's father (51), who worked as a school teacher, and her 21-year-old boyfriend, were arrested on Monday, they said.

The police found a dead foetus on a roadside in Vasind town of Thane some days ago. During an investigation, it was found that the foetus belonged to the victim, assistant police inspector Yogesh Gurav said.

The victim and her family earlier lived at Panvel in neighbouring Navi Mumbai. The victim got acquainted with the 21-year-old accused who was their neighbour in Panvel and both had an affair.
However, since her family members were opposed to the relationship, they shifted to Vasind but the victim and her boyfriend continued to meet, the official said.

During questioning, the victim told the police that she was allegedly raped by her father and boyfriend several times following which she became pregnant, he said.

Based on the victim's statement, her father and boyfriend were arrested and a case was registered against them under IPC Section 376 (rape) and provisions of the POCSO Act, he said.

A DNA test of the accused will be conducted as part of further probe into the case, he said.

(With agency inputs)