**16-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped by Distant Relative in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh**
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh): A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a distant relative in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior district. The accused, Pawan Kushwaha, lured her under the pretext of visiting a temple but instead took her to a nearby forest and sexually exploited her. He also recorded obscene videos of the girl and used them to blackmail her.
According to reports, the crime took place in the Chinaur area of Bhitarwar. The incident began when Kushwaha, who is a distant relative of the victim, used to visit her house frequently. Police reports reveal that Kushwaha confessed his love for the minor and promised to marry her.
Taking advantage of the victim being alone at her sister’s house, Kushwaha allegedly sexually exploited her and recorded obscene videos. When the girl stopped meeting him, he started threatening to make the photos and videos viral.
The crime escalated further when Kushwaha arrived on his bike to visit the minor again. He lured her with the promise of a visit to the Dhumeshwar temple. However, instead of heading to the religious site, he took her to a nearby forest where he raped her once again.
Frightened by the assault and ongoing blackmail, the girl confided in her family. They promptly lodged a formal complaint against the accused at Chinaur police station.
Acting swiftly on the complaint, the police registered cases under the Rape and POCSO Act and launched a manhunt. Following a tip-off from an informer, authorities tracked Kushwaha to his brother-in-law’s residence in Chak Kishanpur village, where he was apprehended.
Station in-charge Shailendra Gurjar took immediate action and arrested the accused. CSP Gwalior Robin Jain stated, “The heinous crime was committed by the victim’s distant relative, whom she had known for the last two years. The girl, who stayed in a hostel, was raped twice.”
The police have assured that the accused will be dealt with strictly as per the law. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as the case develops.
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