Archive · 23 Aug 2026
70-Year-Old Hathras Man Arrested Over Alleged Assault of Granddaughter
Police in Hathras arrested a 70-year-old man after his 16-year-old granddaughter made a serious allegation against him.
She said he sexually assaulted her repeatedly for about three months.
She had returned home after staying with her maternal uncle.
The girl later complained of stomach pain.
A medical test found that she was pregnant.
Reports differ slightly, describing the pregnancy as two months or two-and-a-half months.
Her father then went with her to the police station to file a complaint.
Police said her medical examination and the investigation are continuing.
Hathras police arrested 70-year-old Nizamuddin after his 16-year-old granddaughter accused him of repeated sexual assault.
The girl said the alleged assaults began after she returned from her maternal uncle’s home and continued for about three months.
She was found to be pregnant after complaining of stomach pain; reports describe the pregnancy as approximately two to two-and-a-half months.
Police said the alleged assaults occurred at the family home when the girl’s father was away at work.
The girl was sent for a detailed medical examination, while police said the investigation was continuing.
- Who
- Hathras police, 70-year-old Nizamuddin, and his 16-year-old granddaughter.
- What
- Nizamuddin was arrested after his granddaughter alleged repeated sexual assault; a medical test found she was pregnant.
- When
- The arrest and complaint occurred on Saturday; the alleged assaults reportedly continued for about three months after June 20.
- Where
- At the family home in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh; the complaint was filed in Sikandra Rao.
- Why
- The case came to light after the girl reported stomach pain and was found to be pregnant.
- Suspect
- Nizamuddin, 70
- Alleged victim
- A 16-year-old girl identified as the suspect’s granddaughter
- Location
- Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh
- Alleged duration
- Approximately three months
- Reported pregnancy
- Approximately two to two-and-a-half months, depending on the report
- Arrest
- The accused was arrested on Saturday
- Investigation
- A detailed medical examination was being conducted and the investigation was continuing
