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55-Year-Old Man Allegedly Attempts Suicide After Arrest for Sexually Assaulting Minor Daughter

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A 55-year-old man in Badlapur, Thane, allegedly attempted to take his life when a Mumbai Police team arrived at his residence to arrest him for allegedly sexually assaulting his young daughter. The accused had been hired to care for the girl's bedridden father, but instead, he allegedly began sexually harassing the minor girl. Despite warnings from her mother, the accused continued to make obscene remarks and harass the girl. The case came to light on July 28, when the girl's mother approached the police. The police registered a case against the accused under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on July 29.

Key Takeaways:

  • The accused was hired to care for the bedridden father of the minor girl in May and began allegedly sexually assaulting her soon after.
  • The girl's mother warned the accused multiple times, but he continued to harass her, making obscene remarks and entering her bedroom on July 28.
  • The police traced the accused's location to Badlapur and arrived at his residence around 10 PM on Tuesday, prompting the accused to lock himself inside and threaten to take his life.
  • The police had to break open the door to access the accused, who was then rushed to a nearby hospital and remained unconscious for 36 hours before being declared stable.
  • The police registered a case against the accused under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act on July 29.
  • The accused was hired to care for the girl's father from 8 am to 8 pm, during which time the alleged harassment took place.

Statistics:

  • The accused remained unconscious for almost 36 hours before being moved to a hospital.
  • The police team arrived at the accused's residence around 10 PM on Tuesday.
  • The accused was arrested and charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
  • The case was registered on July 29, following a complaint by the minor girl and her mother.

Sources:

  • The Indian Express, "Mumbai: Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor Sister Given Medical Attention After Attempting Suicide".
  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd., "55-year-old man allegedly attempts suicide after arrest for alleged sexual assault of minor girl".
  • Contify.com, "[Source URL]" (no date).

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