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Crime
16‑year‑old girl raped in Indore, video threat; four minors arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 08:01 PM
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Police in Indore arrested four minors, including the main suspect, after a 16‑year‑old girl reported being sexually assaulted and threatened with the circulation of a video.
Indore police have taken into custody four individuals, all minors, following a complaint from a 16‑year‑old girl who alleged she was sexually assaulted in the city. The victim said the perpetrator not only raped her but also recorded the act and threatened to distribute the video online.
According to the investigation, the main accused and three accomplices were identified through the victim’s statement and forensic evidence. All four were detained at the local police station and are being held for further questioning under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Authorities have launched a formal case, emphasizing that any attempt to share the video will attract stringent legal action. The police spokesperson confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that the suspects will face trial for rape, child sexual abuse, and criminal intimidation.
According to the investigation, the main accused and three accomplices were identified through the victim’s statement and forensic evidence. All four were detained at the local police station and are being held for further questioning under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Authorities have launched a formal case, emphasizing that any attempt to share the video will attract stringent legal action. The police spokesperson confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that the suspects will face trial for rape, child sexual abuse, and criminal intimidation.