Youth booked for sexually assaulting 17-year-old on promise of marriage
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Jeedimetla for the sexual assault of a 17-year-old girl. The accused allegedly used promises of marriage to gain the victim's trust before committing the crimes.
Why it matters
The case highlights issues regarding the exploitation of minors and the legal implications of deceptive promises in relationships.
A 22-year-old youngster has been accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl on three occasions after allegedly gaining her trust by promising to marry her, according to a complaint filed by the girl’s aunt. The Jeedimetla police booked a case.
The girl, a class IX student and a native of Andhra Pradesh, occasionally stayed with her grandparents in Jeedimetla. According to the complaint, she came into contact with the accused, Madhu, who worked at a bakery in the locality, about a year ago when she was visiting the area for a festival.
Madhu, a resident of Chintal, allegedly made promises of love and marriage and subsequently remained in frequent contact with the girl over the phone. The two also allegedly met occasionally when she visited Jeedimetla.
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