62-Year-Old Man Arrested for Sexual Abuse of Two Teenagers and Raping a Woman in Mumbai
A 62-year-old man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly sexually abusing two 16-year-old girls and raping a woman. The police have seized electronic items from his properties in multiple locations.
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The police have registered two cases against the accused at the Sakinaka and MIDC police stations. The suspect, arrested in the Chakala area on July 5, allegedly used the pretext of offering jobs to lure the victims.
He is also accused of raping a woman in Andheri using the same ruse. Both offenses took place this month. Following his arrest, the police conducted searches at Lodha's properties in Jalgaon, Jamner, and Pahur, seizing a laptop, pen drive, and other electronic items.
The accused has been booked under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The MIDC police took Lodha's custody after he was remanded into judicial custody in the POCSO case registered at the Sakinaka police station.
In a related incident, an airhostess was allegedly raped by her colleague in Thane district, Maharashtra. The police arrested the accused, a 25-year-old resident of the Mira Road area, on Friday in connection with the assault that took place on June 29. An FIR has been registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against the accused.
The 23-year-old victim and her colleague, a fellow crew member, had returned to Mumbai after a work trip to London on June 29. Upon their return, the accused allegedly took the victim to his house, where he molested and raped her. Local police are further investigating the case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested for sexually abusing two teenagers and raping a woman in Mumbai?
A 62-year-old man, identified as a close aide of a BJP leader, was arrested for sexually abusing two 16-year-old girls and raping a woman in Mumbai.
Where were the properties searched after the arrest?
The police searched the properties of the accused in Jalgaon, Jamner, and Pahur, seizing a laptop, pen drive, and other electronic items.
What charges have been filed against the accused?
The accused has been booked under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
What happened to the airhostess in Thane district?
An airhostess was allegedly raped by her colleague in Thane district, Maharashtra, after they returned from a work trip to London.
What actions were taken by the police in the airhostess case?
The police arrested the 25-year-old accused in connection with the assault and registered an FIR under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
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