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Crime
15-Year-Old Girl Raped, Threatened in Bhiwandi; Suspect Arrested by Police
✍️ lokmattimes.com
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 02:35 PM
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Police in Bhiwandi, Thane district, arrested a suspect after a 15‑year‑old girl was sexually assaulted and threatened.
A 15‑year‑old girl was sexually assaulted and later threatened in Bhiwandi, a town in Thane district, Maharashtra. The incident was reported to local authorities, prompting an immediate investigation.
Police officials arrived at the scene, collected evidence, and identified a suspect linked to the crime. The accused was apprehended within hours of the complaint and taken into custody.
Investigators have confirmed that the suspect will face charges under the Indian Penal Code for rape and intimidation. The case is now being forwarded to the court for trial, and the police have urged any witnesses to come forward.
The victim is receiving medical and psychological support, while the police continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the assault.
Police officials arrived at the scene, collected evidence, and identified a suspect linked to the crime. The accused was apprehended within hours of the complaint and taken into custody.
Investigators have confirmed that the suspect will face charges under the Indian Penal Code for rape and intimidation. The case is now being forwarded to the court for trial, and the police have urged any witnesses to come forward.
The victim is receiving medical and psychological support, while the police continue to probe the circumstances surrounding the assault.