Archive · 27 Jul 2025
Main Accused in Shelter Rape Case Remanded to Police Custody
A young girl with HIV was allegedly hurt at a children's shelter.
Someone there hurt her several times and made her get rid of a baby she was carrying without her permission.
The main person accused has been arrested and the police are asking more questions.
Other people at the shelter were also arrested.
The police are also looking into the hospital where this happened.
Main accused in alleged rape of HIV-infected minor girl remanded in police custody.
Incidents occurred at Sevalay shelter home in Latur between July 13, 2023, and July 23 this year.
The girl was allegedly raped four times and forced to terminate her pregnancy.
Five individuals, including the shelter founder, have been arrested.
Police are investigating the hospital where the abortion was performed.
- Who
- An employee of the shelter is the main accused. The shelter founder, superintendent, and two other employees were arrested.
- What
- An HIV-infected minor girl was allegedly raped and forced to have an abortion at a shelter home.
- When
- The incidents took place between July 13, 2023, and July 23.
- Where
- Sevalay, a shelter home in Latur district.
- Why
- The reason for the actions is not explicitly stated in the articles.
Victim's Perspective
Suspects' Perspective
Abuse and Neglect
Victim's Perspective
Rape and forced abortion were carried out. Shelter management allegedly did not help.
Suspects' Perspective
N/A
- Location
- Sevalay, Latur district
- Victim
- HIV-infected minor girl
- Accused
- Amit Waghmare, shelter employee
- Arrests
- Five individuals, including the shelter founder
- Incident Dates
- Between July 13, 2023, and July 23
- Legal Action
- Main accused remanded in police custody for one day