Minor raped under pretext of relationship in Nagpur; man booked under POCSO
A 32-year-old man has been booked in Nagpur for raping a 17-year-old girl after a tip-off to Childline led to her complaint at Jaripatka police station.
Nagpur: A minor has been raped under the pretext of a love affair. The minor received help after a complaint was made to Childline. The case falls under Jaripatka police station limits.
The accused has been identified as Vaibhav Vishwa Jagdish (32) of Kapil Nagar. He lured the 17-year-old minor with the promise of a relationship.
According to the minor's complaint, Vaibhav had sexual relations with her on July 3. On October 10, Vaibhav came to the minor drunk and asked her for sexual relations. When she refused, he got angry and beat her up.
Meanwhile, an alert person called Childline and informed them of the incident. Childline staff reached the spot and questioned the minor, after which Vaibhav's conduct came to light.
With the help of Childline, the minor lodged a complaint at Jaripatka police station. The police have registered a case under rape and POCSO provisions and begun an investigation. The minor has been placed in a women and children's reform home.
