Banda Man Arrested for Alleged Rape of Minor Cousin
A 20-year-old man in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested under the POCSO Act for allegedly raping his minor cousin multiple times.
A 20-year-old man has been apprehended and sent to jail in the Bisanda police station area of Banda district, Uttar Pradesh, following allegations of raping his minor cousin. The arrest comes after a formal complaint was lodged by the victim's mother, uncovering a harrowing ordeal that had been hidden for nearly a month.
Deception and Threats
The investigation revealed that the abuse began approximately one month ago. According to the victim's mother, the accused lured the teenage girl to his residence under the guise of a trivial errand—asking her to purchase 'gutkha'. Once inside the house, the accused allegedly raped the minor.
To ensure her silence, the perpetrator reportedly threatened to kill the girl if she dared to disclose the assault to anyone. Paralyzed by fear for her life, the victim remained silent as the accused allegedly continued to commit the offense multiple times over the following weeks.
The Truth Emerges
The traumatic secret finally came to light about ten days ago when the girl returned home in a state of extreme distress and crying. When her mother questioned her about the cause of her tears, the minor finally revealed the details of the repeated sexual assaults.
The family noted that the sensitive nature of the incident, combined with intense social pressures and the fact that the accused is a family member, had caused a delay in reporting the crime to the authorities.
Police Action and Legal Charges
The matter was officially reported to the police on October 12. Following the complaint, law enforcement registered a case against the accused for rape and under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Circle Officer Krishna Kant Tripathi confirmed that the suspect was taken into custody immediately after the report was filed. The accused has since been transferred to prison to await further legal proceedings.