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Man Arrested in Sonbhadra for Alleged Rape of Minor
✍️ TOI City
🗓 18 Jun 2026, 05:01 PM
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A 28-year-old man, Bharat Lal, has been arrested in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, on charges of raping and impregnating a 15-year-old girl. The victim disclosed the assault after becoming pregnant.
Authorities in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a 28-year-old man identified as Bharat Lal. The arrest follows allegations that he raped and subsequently impregnated a 15-year-old girl.
According to initial reports, the victim was allegedly threatened into silence. However, the crime came to light when she became pregnant and revealed the details of the assault.
Police have registered a case based on the victim's statement and the concerning circumstances. The accused, Bharat Lal, was taken into custody on Thursday. Investigations into the matter are continuing.
According to initial reports, the victim was allegedly threatened into silence. However, the crime came to light when she became pregnant and revealed the details of the assault.
Police have registered a case based on the victim's statement and the concerning circumstances. The accused, Bharat Lal, was taken into custody on Thursday. Investigations into the matter are continuing.