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Crime
Rape of Minor Leads to Case Registration After Pregnancy Confirmed in Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 02:44 AM
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Police in Mohali have filed a case against an accused after a minor victim was found pregnant following a sexual assault.
Police officials in Mohali announced that a criminal case has been registered against an individual accused of raping a minor. The victim, a girl under the age of eighteen, was discovered to be pregnant as a result of the assault, prompting authorities to act swiftly.
According to the filing, the investigation was initiated after the victim sought medical assistance, which confirmed her pregnancy. The police have taken the accused into custody and are conducting further inquiries to gather additional evidence.
The case underscores the seriousness with which law enforcement in Punjab is treating sexual offences against minors, and it is expected that the investigation will proceed in accordance with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The victim's family has been advised to cooperate with investigators, and counseling services have been offered to support her recovery. No further details about the accused or the exact location of the incident have been released pending ongoing investigations.
Authorities have urged the public to report any similar incidents promptly, emphasizing that swift legal action is essential to protect vulnerable children.
According to the filing, the investigation was initiated after the victim sought medical assistance, which confirmed her pregnancy. The police have taken the accused into custody and are conducting further inquiries to gather additional evidence.
The case underscores the seriousness with which law enforcement in Punjab is treating sexual offences against minors, and it is expected that the investigation will proceed in accordance with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The victim's family has been advised to cooperate with investigators, and counseling services have been offered to support her recovery. No further details about the accused or the exact location of the incident have been released pending ongoing investigations.
Authorities have urged the public to report any similar incidents promptly, emphasizing that swift legal action is essential to protect vulnerable children.