close_game
close_game

Minor kidnapped, coerced into marriage in Belagavi, 2 arrested

By, Bengaluru
Jan 19, 2025 02:14 AM IST

A26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly marrying and sexually harassing a 17-year-old girl after her mother failed to repay a loan police said

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly marrying and sexually harassing a 17-year-old girl after her mother failed to repay a loan of 50,000, police said, adding that his 45-year-old mother was also arrested in Belagavi.

On the basis of a complaint filed by the girl’s mother on Thursday, the man and his mother were arrested on Friday and produced them before JMFC court which remanded to judicial custody for 14 days (File photo)
On the basis of a complaint filed by the girl’s mother on Thursday, the man and his mother were arrested on Friday and produced them before JMFC court which remanded to judicial custody for 14 days (File photo)

Tilakawadi police inspector Parashuram Poojari said: “The girl’s mother borrowed 50,000 from the accused’s family for her hospital expenses. However, when she failed to repay the amount, she started getting pressurised to get her daughter married to the 26-year-old man.

Also Read | Maharashtra woman beaten with hot iron rods, forced to drink urine on ‘black magic’ suspicion

“However, both the girl and her mother rejected the proposal as the girl wanted to continue her education,” he added.

Also Read | ‘Complete failure’: Mumbai crime branch alleges delayed alert from Bandra police in Saif Ali Khan stabbing case

“On November 17 last year, the accused’s family kidnapped the girl and took her to their home in Vadagav in Mangayinagar. The next day, the man forcibly married the girl and later sexually assaulted her,” he said.

He further said that based on a complaint filed by the girl’s mother on Thursday, the man and his mother were arrested on Friday and produced them before JMFC court which remanded to judicial custody for 14 days.

Also Read | Two Canadian police officers face criminal charges related to collision which killed Indian couple, their infant grandson

“The woman filed the complaint as her daughter was continuously being harassed by the accused’s family. The girl has now been placed under the care of a Sakhi centre at the BIMS hospital in Belagavi, he added.

rec-icon Recommended Topics
Share this article
Get Current Updates on India News, Weather Today, Latest News, Delhi Election 2025 and Delhi Exit Poll 2025 Live at Hindustan Times.
See More
Get Current Updates on India News, Weather Today, Latest News, Delhi Election 2025 and Delhi Exit Poll 2025 Live at Hindustan Times.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Monday, February 10, 2025
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On