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The victim, Payal Anil More (17), a minor belonging to the Mang caste and residing at Anala, Taluka Paranda, alleges that approximately 7-8 months prior, she was forcibly taken by Popat Godse to his house while she was alone at home. Inside, he locked the door, sexually assaulted. and raped her despite knowing she was a minor and from a Scheduled Caste community. He allegedly offered her money, threatened to kill her if she disclosed the incident, and dropped her back home.

Due to fear and threats, the victim did not report the incident. Subsequently, she missed her menstrual periods and later confirmed her pregnancy through a pregnancy test. On 13 October 2025, due to severe abdominal pain, she was taken to the Sub-District Hospital, Paranda, where doctors confirmed she was approximately eight months pregnant. Upon questioning by her grandmother, the victim disclosed that the pregnancy resulted from the alleged rape by Popat Godse.

The victim seeks legal action against the accused for sexual assault, criminal intimidation, and related offences.