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Bone Marrow Mismatch Leads to Rape Investigation in Gujarat

A woman in Morbi said she borrowed money in 2020 to help treat her husband’s cancer.

She alleged that the lender sexually assaulted her repeatedly when she could not repay him.

Years later, doctors looked for a bone marrow donor for her husband.

Her son’s bone marrow did not match his.

The woman then reported the alleged assaults to police.

Police registered a case on September 9.

The accused, who is the husband of a BJP corporator, has not been found, according to police.

Investigators are collecting evidence, including possible DNA evidence.

Key facts

Alleged incident: Repeated sexual assaults allegedly occurred in 2020.
Loan amount: Rs 1 lakh
Purpose of loan: The woman said it funded her husband’s treatment for a serious illness and cancer.
Case registration: An FIR was registered at Morbi’s A-division police station on September 9.
Discovery: The complaint emerged after the woman’s son’s bone marrow did not match her husband’s.
Accused’s status: Police said the accused remains at large and that a search is underway.
Investigation: Police are gathering scientific evidence, including a DNA test.

theprint.in · 2 weeks ago