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Crime
2020 Gujarat rape case surfaces after failed bone‑marrow match between dying father and son
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 11:16 AM
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A sexual assault alleged to have occurred in 2020 in Gujarat was uncovered when a bone‑marrow compatibility test between a terminally ill father and his son failed, prompting police investigation.
Gujarat police have opened a criminal case after a bone‑marrow compatibility test between a dying father and his son revealed a mismatch. The failed test prompted medical officials to review the father’s health records, during which an alleged rape from 2020 came to light.
The investigation indicates that the alleged assault took place in 2020, but it remained undisclosed until the recent medical evaluation. Authorities are now treating the matter as a serious criminal offence and have begun gathering evidence, including medical reports and witness statements.
Law enforcement officials said the case will be investigated under the Indian Penal Code provisions relating to sexual assault. The father, who is terminally ill, is cooperating with investigators, while the son’s role is limited to the medical evaluation that triggered the discovery. Further legal action will depend on the outcome of the ongoing inquiry.
The investigation indicates that the alleged assault took place in 2020, but it remained undisclosed until the recent medical evaluation. Authorities are now treating the matter as a serious criminal offence and have begun gathering evidence, including medical reports and witness statements.
Law enforcement officials said the case will be investigated under the Indian Penal Code provisions relating to sexual assault. The father, who is terminally ill, is cooperating with investigators, while the son’s role is limited to the medical evaluation that triggered the discovery. Further legal action will depend on the outcome of the ongoing inquiry.