13-Year-Old Tribal Girl Forcibly Married and Sexually Assaulted in Maharashtra: Five Arrested

Oct 17, 2025 04:33 pm CST

Police in Maharashtra's Palghar district have arrested five individuals following allegations that a 13-year-old tribal girl was forcibly married and repeatedly sexually assaulted. The case involves multiple serious charges including child marriage, trafficking, and sexual crimes against minors, with authorities invoking provisions of the POCSO Act and other protective legislation.