06 October,2020 11:00 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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The Mumbai Police arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly raping a mentally challenged woman from Vasai. Police officials said that the accused works in the wood factory near the woman's residence. In her complaint, the victim's mother said the accused allegedly took the woman to a secluded spot on several occasions and raped her.
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According to a report in Hindustan Times, the incident came to light when the survivor's mother found out that the woman is two months pregnant after she complained of severe abdominal pain and was examined by a doctor. When questioned, the victim informed about the accused.
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Acting on the victim's mother's complaint, the Vasai police registered a case of rape under Section 376 of the IPC against the accused and arrested him. He was produced before a court on Monday and has been remanded in police custody.
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