A serious criminal case has come to light from the Panchpaoli locality of Nagpur, Maharashtra, where an 18-year-old youth has been booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old school student. The incident unfolded after the minor victim was lured to the accused person's residence on the promise of marriage, where he established physical relations with her. The minor subsequently became pregnant and recently delivered a newborn baby, prompting police intervention after an official complaint was lodged.
Acquaintance Established During School Years
According to preliminary details uncovered during the investigation, the complainant and the accused had first met while studying together at school. The victim was 16 years old at the time of the incident, while the accused individual has been identified as an 18-year-old youth. Their existing familiarity from school was allegedly leveraged by the accused to build trust and deceive the minor student.
Incident of 27 August 2025 and Birth of the Child
As per the formal complaint registered by the victim, the accused contacted her and extended an assurance of marriage. On 27 August 2025, the accused called the girl over to his home. Fully aware of her minor legal status, he allegedly engaged in physical relations with her under the guise of their impending matrimonial commitment.
Following this interaction, the girl conceived. Upon reaching full term, the minor gave birth to a newborn child. Confronted with the situation, the victim approached law enforcement authorities in Nagpur to seek legal redress and hold the perpetrator accountable.
Registration of Case Under the POCSO Act
Upon receiving the minor's complaint, the Panchpaoli police promptly initiated formal proceedings against the 18-year-old suspect. A criminal case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act alongside applicable provisions governing sexual offences against minors. Investigating officers are recording official statements and collecting pertinent evidence as part of the ongoing inquiry.
The incident has drawn widespread concern regarding child welfare, legal protection mechanisms, and adolescent safety in urban neighbourhoods. Local police have assured that comprehensive investigative protocols are being executed to ensure full legal accountability in accordance with statutory mandates.
