Tragic Turn in Thane: 21-Year-Old Man Charged for Rape, Impregnates Neighbor's Daughter

A 21-year-old man from Thane has been charged with raping and impregnating his 18-year-old neighbor. The crime reportedly occurred in November when the accused called her into his house. An FIR was lodged after the young woman gave birth. No arrests have been made yet.

A criminal case has been filed against a 21-year-old man in Thane for allegedly raping and impregnating his 18-year-old neighbor, police reported on Tuesday.

The incident took place last November when he called the victim to his home and assaulted her. The young woman recently lodged an FIR after giving birth to a baby boy at a local hospital, according to officials.

Authorities have registered the case under the Indian Penal Code for rape and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, though no arrests have yet been made, the spokesperson added.