An 18-year-old boy in Nagpur, Maharashtra, has been arrested following allegations of rape, pregnancy, and a failed attempt to induce an abortion using a homemade herbal mixture prepared after watching YouTube videos.
Case Overview & Key Details
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The Accused: An 18-year-old boy. Police are verifying his precise legal age at the time the offenses began, as he may have been a minor when the relationship initially started.
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The Survivor: A 16-year-old schoolmate of the accused.
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Charges Filed: Relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
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Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Chronology of Events
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Initial Relationship: According to police investigations, the two teenagers became friends while studying at the same school in Nagpur. The accused allegedly first became physically involved with the girl last year at his home when his family was away, continuing the relationship under the pretext of a promise to marry.
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Pregnancy & YouTube “Remedies”: When the 16-year-old became pregnant, the accused reportedly avoided seeking medical help due to fear. Instead, he searched YouTube for ways to induce an abortion and prepared a herbal concoction based on online tutorials.
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Forced Concoction & Childbirth: Over several weeks leading up to her labour, the girl was allegedly fed the herbal mixture and abortion pills. Because the pregnancy was already at an advanced stage, the attempt failed. The girl’s health deteriorated severely, and she eventually gave birth at home.
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Medical Intervention & Police Action: Earlier this week, the girl’s family rushed her to the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) in Nagpur due to severe medical complications following childbirth, while the newborn was taken to a private facility. Hospital authorities alerted the law enforcement agencies after recognizing the nature of the case.
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Arrest: Following the recording of the survivor’s statement, police registered a formal case on Thursday and subsequently arrested the 18-year-old.
Support and Rehabilitation
Police sources have stated that the minor survivor is receiving essential medical treatment, timely counseling, and psychological support. The case is also set to be transferred to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) to ensure proper child and victim welfare protocols are followed.
