Nagpur Teen Rape Case: 13-Year-Old Girl Rescued After Four-Month Ordeal by Relatives
In a shocking incident from Nagpur district, a 13-year-old girl from a village located approximately 40 kilometers from the city was allegedly subjected to repeated rape over a period of around four months by three teenage relatives. The perpetrators reportedly used explicit videos and threats of sexual exploitation to blackmail the victim, creating a cycle of abuse that left her traumatized and isolated.
Desperate Cry for Help Leads to Rescue
The distressing situation reached a critical point when the girl, overwhelmed by her ordeal, contacted the emergency toll-free phone service for children in need of care and protection, Childline 1098, also known as the Child Helpline. On Sunday, she made the call while threatening to hang herself, signaling her extreme despair. This urgent plea triggered immediate action from both Childline and the local police, who swiftly intervened to rescue the girl from her harrowing circumstances. Following the rescue operation, the three minors involved in the case have been detained by authorities.
Details of the Alleged Abuse
The victim, a Class 8 student, was living with her grandmother while her parents worked as fortune tellers in distant villages, leaving her vulnerable. According to her statement to the Saoner police on Monday, the abuse began just before Diwali in October 2025. A 15-year-old distant relative lured her to his home under the false pretext of signing a school paper and then raped her. He filmed the act using a mobile phone and began blackmailing her with the footage.
Days later, another 16-year-old relative and neighbor started sexually exploiting her, threatening to post the explicit video clips and images on social media if she did not comply. Soon after, a third 17-year-old relative joined the duo in the blackmail and abuse. The assaults continued intermittently, occurring every 8 to 15 days, often when no one was home. This instilled such fear in the girl that she felt unable to confide in her family, fearing they might not support her or even punish her instead.
Turning Point and Police Response
The turning point came after another assault by one of the teens on January 31, followed by another visit the next day. It was then that the girl sought help online, leading to the involvement of Childline Nagpur. The team, including case worker Meenakshi Dhadade, quickly reached her home, gained her trust, and listened to her harrowing account. They coordinated with the Saoner police to ensure a prompt response.
Police acted decisively, rescuing the girl and registering a First Information Report (FIR) under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act, and the Information Technology (IT) Act. Nagpur Rural Superintendent of Police Harssh A Poddar met with the survivor's family on Monday to assess the situation and provide support.
Ongoing Investigations and Support Measures
In a statement, SP Poddar emphasized the seriousness of the case, noting that the forensic team has collected required exhibits for evidence. He also mentioned that counseling is being arranged for the survivor and her family to help them cope with the trauma. Additionally, police plan to approach the Juvenile Justice Board with a plea to treat the teenagers as adults due to the severity of the allegations.
District Child Protection Officer Mushtak Pathan highlighted the survivor's state of shock and trauma, confirming that she has been sent to a shelter home for safety and rehabilitation after receiving initial counseling and medical treatment. Nagpur rural police senior officials added that while initial examinations of the mobile phones did not reveal any obscene material, the devices will be sent to forensic experts for a more thorough analysis to uncover potential evidence.
Collaborative Efforts in the Rescue Operation
The successful rescue operation was conducted under the guidance of key officials, including District Women and Child Development Officer Sunil Mesare, District Child Protection Officer Mushtak Pathan, Child Helpline Case Supervisor Aniket Bhivgade, and Case Worker Meenakshi Dhadade. They worked alongside Saoner police officials to ensure the girl's safety and the proper handling of the case, demonstrating a coordinated effort to address such critical incidents involving minors.
