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Medical Representative Arrested in Bhiwandi Minor Assault Case
Police in Bhiwandi arrested a 26-year-old medical representative.
They are investigating allegations that he sexually assaulted a minor student repeatedly for about a year.
Police say the accused allegedly threatened the child’s family.
The family also allegedly received an offer of ₹6 lakh to keep the matter quiet.
The family sought help from social activist Dr. Binu Varghese.
After his intervention, police registered a formal case.
The case includes laws protecting children from sexual abuse.
The accused remains in police custody while investigators gather more information.
Narpoli Police arrested 26-year-old medical representative Amit Ramdavan Prajapati of Kasheli.
Police allege the minor student was repeatedly sexually assaulted over a year.
The accused allegedly threatened the victim’s family and offered ₹6 lakh to suppress the case.
The FIR was registered after social activist Dr. Binu Varghese approached senior police officials.
The accused remains in custody and is expected to appear before a local magistrate as the investigation continues.
- Who
- Narpoli Police arrested medical representative Amit Ramdavan Prajapati; the alleged victim is a minor student.
- What
- The accused faces allegations of repeated sexual assault, threats, and an attempted ₹6 lakh bribe to suppress the case.
- Where
- Bhiwandi, within Thane district; the accused is identified as a resident of Kasheli.
- When
- The alleged abuse reportedly occurred over approximately one year; the arrest and FIR followed the family’s complaint and police intervention.
- Why
- Police allege the family was threatened and offered money to prevent legal action, prompting intervention and registration of an FIR.
Key facts
- Accused
- Amit Ramdavan Prajapati, a 26-year-old medical representative
- Location
- Bhiwandi, Thane district
- Police unit
- Narpoli Police
- Alleged duration
- Approximately one year
- Alleged bribe
- ₹6 lakh
- Laws cited
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions for rape and criminal intimidation, along with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
- Current status
- The accused is in police custody and is scheduled to be produced before a local magistrate
Sources
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