Palghar, Maharashtra: A 57-year-old man has been arrested on charges of rape and sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl in Vasai. The incident reportedly occurred at the girl's residence in Vasai West.
The incident reportedly occurred at the girl's residence in Vasai West on May 9, 2025. According to the police report, the victim alleges that her father forcibly assaulted her and issued death threats when she resisted.
Authorities at Manikpur Police Station have registered a case against the man, who was arrested later that evening. He is now facing charges under sections of the Indian Penal Code related to rape, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.