Minor’s Rape Case Uncovered After School Alert Triggers Investigation Nagpur: A routine absentee alert sent by a school to the parents of a 13-year-old girl exposed a case of alleged sexual assault by a 28-year-old man who had groomed her online. The accused, identified as Karan Keshi, was arrested by Sadar police on Sunday after the girl’s unexplained absences from school prompted her family to investigate. The incident began in November last year when Keshi, a tile-fitter by profession, initiated contact with the Class 8 student on a social media platform. Police described his approach as a form of “online grooming,” where sexual offenders build trust with minors over time. The accused allegedly used casual conversations to gradually shift toward flirtation and manipulation, pressuring the girl to meet him repeatedly. The girl’s absences from school first occurred in March, with her skipping classes mid-month and again the following week. The school’s automated alert system notified her parents about the unexplained absences, prompting them to question the child at home. After persistent questioning, the girl disclosed that she had met Keshi twice. On both occasions, she left home in her school uniform, changed into different clothes at school, and met him. Keshi then took her to a hotel in Gittikhadan, where he allegedly raped her. Shocked by the revelation, the girl’s parents rushed to the Sadar police station and filed a formal complaint. Authorities arrested Keshi within hours, and during interrogation, he confessed to the crime. Police seized his phone to investigate potential evidence of other victims or similar incidents. The accused has been booked under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act and remains in custody.#poctso_act #karan_keshi #sadarpolice #gittikhadan #school_alert_system
Two Minors Sexually Abused, One Accused Held Nagpur: Two minor girls were allegedly sexually abused in separate incidents by men residing in their neighborhood in Kamptee. In the first case, a 10-year-old girl was allegedly molested by her 32-year-old neighbor, a laborer. The accused reportedly sent the survivor’s brother out on the pretext of some cycle work and then committed the crime when the girl was alone in her house. A girl who witnessed the act alerted the victim’s family, and the survivor later narrated the incident to her parents. New Kamptee police registered a First Information Report (FIR) and immediately arrested the accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act. In the second incident, a 14-year-old girl was abused by a 25-year-old man she had known for three months. The accused, also from the same neighborhood in Kamptee, was booked under the POCSO Act, but he managed to evade arrest. Police authorities stated that his arrest is imminent. The cases highlight the vulnerability of minors in communities where perpetrators exploit their proximity and trust. The POCSO Act, designed to protect children from sexual abuse, mandates stringent legal action against offenders. However, the incidents underscore the challenges in ensuring swift justice, particularly when suspects attempt to flee or hide. Law enforcement officials emphasized the importance of community vigilance and reporting mechanisms to address such crimes. The police have assured that both cases will be thoroughly investigated, with the accused facing legal consequences under the provisions of the POCSO Act. The incidents have also sparked discussions about the need for stricter neighborhood monitoring and awareness campaigns to prevent similar occurrences.#kamptee #poctso_act #new_kamptee_police #minor_girls #law_enforcement_officials
