Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Separate Bhopal Cases Report Sexual Assaults Involving Minor Girls
Police in Bhopal are investigating separate cases involving teenage girls.
In one case, a 14-year-old student allegedly went missing from home.
Police said a youth named Vikas took her to Mandideep, where she was allegedly raped for nearly a month.
The girl also told police that a married neighbour had sexually assaulted her earlier.
Police arrested both men and registered cases under child-protection and criminal laws.
In another case, a 17-year-old girl allegedly accused a police constable of rape.
Police said another constable watched outside while caring for his toddler.
The reports describe allegations, and the cases will proceed through the legal system.
A 14-year-old Class 9 student was allegedly abducted and taken to Mandideep by a youth identified as Vikas.
Police said the girl was allegedly raped for nearly a month after being taken from Bhopal.
The girl also accused a married neighbour of sexually assaulting her, prompting a separate case.
Police said Vikas and the neighbour were arrested and booked under the POCSO Act and BNS provisions.
In a separate reported case, two constables were arrested after a 17-year-old girl allegedly accused one of rape and said the other stood watch.
- Who
- A 14-year-old Class 9 student, youth identified as Vikas, a married neighbour, and— in a separate case—a 17-year-old girl and two police constables.
- What
- Police reported separate alleged sexual-assault cases involving minor girls, including alleged abduction, rape, and sexual assault.
- When
- The 14-year-old was allegedly missing for about a month; the second case was reported on a Friday, with no specific date provided.
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh; the 14-year-old was allegedly taken to Mandideep.
- Why
- Police said the cases were investigated after the girls’ alleged abduction or assault, and the 14-year-old’s statement led to a separate case against her neighbour.
- First victim
- A 14-year-old Class 9 student
- First suspect
- A youth identified as Vikas
- Alleged location
- Mandideep, after the girl was taken from Bhopal
- Additional allegation
- The girl also accused a married neighbour of sexual assault
- Second victim
- A 17-year-old girl
- Second case
- One constable was allegedly accused of rape while another allegedly kept watch outside
- Laws cited
- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions