Two sisters raped in Palghar; absconding accused held from Gujarat
Palghar police have arrested a 23-year-old man in Gujarat following a two-week manhunt for the alleged rape and blackmail of two sisters. The case, which involves charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act, has drawn significant political attention in Maharashtra.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding women's safety and the effectiveness of inter-state police coordination in India.
The Palghar police have arrested a 23-year-old absconding man from Bharuch in neighbouring Gujarat in connection with the alleged rape and blackmail of a woman and her minor sister here in Maharashtra, officials said on Sunday (June 14, 2026).
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