Man, 32, arrested in Nagpur's Kalamna for alleged rape of 17-year-old girl at her home

A case of rape of a 17-year-old minor girl has come to light in the Kalamna police station area of Nagpur. The incident has once again raised serious questions in the city about the safety of women and minors. Police have arrested the accused, Gajanan Meshram, 32, who is married.

According to information from the police, the incident took place on November 1. The girl was alone at home at the time. Meshram is alleged to have entered the house from the rear, through the back door, and targeted the girl, who was alone.

It is alleged that after entering, the accused grabbed the girl by the throat and forcibly took her to a bedroom. There he threatened her that he would kill her if she raised an alarm. It is alleged that after this threat he raped her.

It is alleged that after the incident the accused fled through the back door. The girl told her family everything that had happened to her. On hearing this, the family took her to Kalamna police station and filed a complaint against the accused.

After receiving the complaint, police acted immediately given the gravity of the case. Kalamna police arrested the accused, Gajanan Meshram, 32. Police are now investigating the case further.

As required by law, the identity of the minor victim has been kept confidential. Action will be taken in the case under the POCSO Act and other applicable legal provisions.