AHMEDABAD: Bopal police on Sunday arrested a 41-year-old man in the Shela area for allegedly molesting his 16-year-old stepdaughter for the past eight years. The accused, who was in his second marriage with the victim’s mother, reportedly threatened the girl with videos to prevent her from speaking out, said police officers.
According to Bopal police, the victim’s mother, a 40-year-old woman employed at a private company, divorced her first husband and later married the accused. The family lived in Ambawadi before moving to Shela. The mother noticed changes in her daughter’s behaviour and questioned her.
The girl alleged that the accused had been abusing her since she was eight years old. She stated that he showed her inappropriate videos and threatened to reveal private recordings if she told anyone. The mother also saw the accused leaving the girl’s room late at night multiple times, the complaint states.
After learning about the incident, the woman filed a complaint at Bopal police station. Police arrested the accused and charged him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (Pocso) Act. Further investigation is ongoing.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
According to Bopal police, the victim’s mother, a 40-year-old woman employed at a private company, divorced her first husband and later married the accused. The family lived in Ambawadi before moving to Shela. The mother noticed changes in her daughter’s behaviour and questioned her.
The girl alleged that the accused had been abusing her since she was eight years old. She stated that he showed her inappropriate videos and threatened to reveal private recordings if she told anyone. The mother also saw the accused leaving the girl’s room late at night multiple times, the complaint states.
After learning about the incident, the woman filed a complaint at Bopal police station. Police arrested the accused and charged him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (Pocso) Act. Further investigation is ongoing.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Bopal police arrested a man for molesting his stepdaughter.
- The accused threatened the girl with videos to silence her.
- The victim’s mother noticed changes in her daughter’s behaviour.
- The girl alleged abuse since she was eight years old.
- The accused was charged under the
Pocso Act .
(The victim’s identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault)