The Dariyapur police station has arrested an accused in a case involving the rape and sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO Act. The accused had been abusing his 14-year-old daughter for nearly a year, leading to her pregnancy. The crime came to light when the minor girl delivered a baby girl at a civil hospital in Ahmedabad on February 5.
According to the complaint lodged by the victim’s mother, Bhagwatiben Jayatibhai (name changed), the accused father had been sexually abusing the girl at their Dariyapur residence for nearly a year. The survivor, who was born on May 21, 2010, had been subjected to repeated assaults. The accused had intimidated and threatened her, forcing her into submission.
The matter escalated when the minor began experiencing severe abdominal pain and was admitted to the civil hospital, where she delivered a baby girl. Medical reports confirmed the pregnancy, prompting the police to initiate legal action.
Based on the grave nature of the offence, a case was registered under various Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita (BNS) Sections and POCSO Act.
A team of Dariyapur police was deployed to immediately detain the accused. The police have now taken him into custody, and an in-depth investigation is underway to gather further evidence and ensure justice for the survivor.
During police investigation it was found that the accused is 40 years old and has six children, 3 daughters and 3 sons, out of which the 14-year-old was the eldest one. The family belong to a lower middle class and lived in a one-room apartment and he used to work as a labourer.
Inspector V D Vaghela of Dariyapur police station confirmed the arrest and further legal proceedings are underway. The accused remains in police custody as authorities gather additional evidence.