Mumbai Police Investigate Mother and Neighbor for Forcing 16-Year-Old Girl into Prostitution

Nov 27, 2025 02:53 am CST

Mumbai authorities have launched an investigation after a 10th-grade student reported her mother and neighbor for forcing her into prostitution since April. The case emerged when the distressed teenager confided in her teacher, resulting in charges under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act. Police are actively pursuing the investigation following the complaint filed at Ghatkopar police station.