Nagpur: A 25-year-old police constable attached to the Nagpur Police Commissionerate has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old Class 12 student at his residence in the Gittikhadan area. The alleged offence came to light after the girl was found to be pregnant.
The accused has been identified as Pratik Vinod Dharpal (25), a resident of Mahesh Nagar on Borgaon Road in Gittikhadan. He is posted with the police department’s Quick Response Team (QRT).
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According to police, Dharpal allegedly came into contact with the girl through Instagram in 2022. He later obtained her mobile number and began communicating with her through WhatsApp. As their communication increased, he allegedly persuaded her to meet him.
Girl Allegedly Called Home on Birthday Pretext
Police said that on August 17, Dharpal allegedly called the girl to his residence on the pretext of celebrating his birthday. According to the complaint, he allegedly found her alone and demanded sexual relations.
When the girl reportedly refused, Dharpal allegedly threatened her and sexually assaulted her, police said.
The girl allegedly did not immediately inform her family or police, fearing that she would not receive justice against a police employee.
Pregnancy Led to Disclosure
The matter reportedly came to light on September 22, when the student felt dizzy and collapsed while attending college. Teachers took her to a hospital and informed her parents.
Doctors subsequently informed the family that she was pregnant. During discussions with her family, the girl reportedly disclosed the alleged assault by Dharpal.
Her parents then approached Gittikhadan Police, following which a case was registered against the constable and he was arrested.
Police are investigating the alleged assault and the accused’s interactions with the minor. Further legal action will be taken based on the investigation.
