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Crime
Damoh: Brother‑in‑law and Maternal Uncle’s Brother Sent to Jail for Sexual Assault of Minor
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 04:01 PM
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Two relatives accused of luring a minor for sexual abuse were taken into police custody, presented before the Damoh court and remanded to jail.
Damoh police arrested a brother‑in‑law and the brother of the victim's maternal uncle after allegations surfaced that they had coaxed a minor into sexual acts. The investigation, based on statements from the child and corroborating evidence, led to charges of sexual assault against the two men.
The accused were produced before the District Court in Damoh on the same day of their arrest. During the hearing, the court examined the police report and the victim's testimony before ordering the men to be remanded in judicial custody.
The magistrate directed that both suspects be sent to jail pending trial, emphasizing the seriousness of offenses involving minors. The case will continue under the jurisdiction of the Madhya Pradesh police, which has pledged to expedite the investigation.
Authorities have urged the public to report any similar incidents promptly, highlighting the state's commitment to safeguarding children from abuse.
The accused were produced before the District Court in Damoh on the same day of their arrest. During the hearing, the court examined the police report and the victim's testimony before ordering the men to be remanded in judicial custody.
The magistrate directed that both suspects be sent to jail pending trial, emphasizing the seriousness of offenses involving minors. The case will continue under the jurisdiction of the Madhya Pradesh police, which has pledged to expedite the investigation.
Authorities have urged the public to report any similar incidents promptly, highlighting the state's commitment to safeguarding children from abuse.