A mentally challenged rape victim gave a very important clue to the Crime Branch and helped in nabbing her rapist. She pointed at her hair to catch the accused, who was a hairdresser and was identified as Shohaib Kasar, 24. He was arrested from his flat in Virar on 17 January.

During the interrogation, the accused confessed that the victim was found pregnant three months ago. The incident came to light on January 9 when the victim's mother noticed that her daughter complained of constant stomach ache and took her to see a doctor. She was shocked on finding out that her daughter was sixteen-weeks pregnant. The victim was then admitted to a hospital and is still under treatment.