Two Brothers Arrested in Maharashtra for Alleged Gang Rape of 15-Year-Old
Two brothers were arrested in Palghar for allegedly gang raping a 15-year-old girl and threatening to leak videos of the incident.
Palghar, October 31 (Daily Kiran) : In a disturbing incident in Palghar, Maharashtra, two brothers have been arrested for allegedly gang raping a 15-year-old girl. The crime took place in the Nalasopara East area on October 27, according to the police.
The victim reported that the assault occurred between 7:30 AM and 12:30 PM inside a textile shop near the Gavdevi Temple. The accused, Aman Natif Sheikh, 24, and his brother Arbaaz Sheikh, 30, reportedly threatened the girl, warning her that if she disclosed the incident, they would send compromising photos and videos to her mother and make them public.
An FIR was filed at the Pelhar police station on October 30, leading to the brothers’ arrest later that night. They face charges under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 64(1), 65(1), 70(2), and 351(2), as well as sections 4 and 8 of the POCSO Act of 2012.
In a related case, the Mumbai police swiftly arrested six suspects within 24 hours of a similar incident involving a 15-year-old girl in the Powai area. The alleged gang rape occurred between October 27 and 28. Authorities confirmed that none of the arrested individuals had prior criminal records.
The rapid response from law enforcement highlights the seriousness with which such cases are treated, as they strive to ensure justice for the victims.
