Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Kukshi Police Arrest Two Men in Separate Rape and Kidnapping Cases
The Kukshi Police in Madhya Pradesh recently arrested two men in separate cases.
The first case involves a 35-year-old man named Mahendra Yelot, who is accused of rape and violating the POCSO Act.
The police acted quickly based on the victim's complaint and arrested him.
The second case involves a 25-year-old man named Suraj Sitole, who was accused of kidnapping.
The police found and rescued the victim from Nandurbar in Maharashtra and then arrested Sitole.
Both men were taken to court, and the first man was sent to judicial custody.
The police worked hard to gather evidence and make these arrests to ensure justice for the victims.
Kukshi Police arrested Mahendra Yelot (35) for rape and POCSO Act violations.
Crime No. 317/2026 was registered under Sections 87, 64(1), 65(1), 351(3) of BNS and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act.
Yelot was produced in court and remanded to judicial custody.
Police arrested Suraj Sitole (25) for kidnapping and rescued the victim from Nandurbar, Maharashtra.
Sitole was booked under relevant provisions of BNS and the POCSO Act.
- Who
- Mahendra Yelot (35) and Suraj Sitole (25)
- What
- Arrests in separate rape and kidnapping cases
- When
- Recent (specific dates not provided)
- Where
- Kukshi, Madhya Pradesh and Nandurbar, Maharashtra
- Why
- Based on victim complaints and evidence
Law Enforcement Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Arrest and Legal Proceedings
Law Enforcement Perspective
The police acted swiftly and legally to arrest the accused based on evidence and victim statements.
Accused's Perspective
The accused may claim innocence or dispute the evidence presented against them.
- Crime Number (Rape Case)
- 317/2026
- Crime Number (Kidnapping Case)
- 130/2025
- Accused in Rape Case
- Mahendra Yelot (35)
- Accused in Kidnapping Case
- Suraj Sitole (25)
- Location of Arrests
- Kukshi, Madhya Pradesh
- Victim's Rescue Location
- Nandurbar, Maharashtra
- Legal Provisions (Rape Case)
- Sections 87, 64(1), 65(1), 351(3) of BNS; Sections 3 and 4 of POCSO Act
- Legal Provisions (Kidnapping Case)
- Relevant provisions of BNS and POCSO Act