Faridabad, October 25, 2025
In a gut-wrenching case that has sent shockwaves through Haryana's industrial heartland, a 42-year-old man was arrested late Friday night for allegedly raping his 14-year-old daughter over several days in their cramped Sector 15 residence. The minor, a Class 9 student, bravely confided in a school counselor about the abuse, triggering a swift police response and exposing layers of familial betrayal that authorities fear may run deeper.
The accused, a daily-wage laborer at a local factory, has been booked under Sections 376 (rape), 376(3) (aggravated penetrative sexual assault on a child under 16), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code, along with provisions of the POCSO Act. Faridabad Police Commissioner Varun Kapoor confirmed the arrest during a tense midnight presser at the Sector 19 station, vowing a "watertight" investigation. "The victim has been our priority since the moment she came forward. We've secured her in a safe house with counseling support, and no stone will be left unturned to deliver justice," Kapoor stated, his voice laced with restrained fury. The man was produced before a magistrate early Saturday and remanded to 14-day judicial custody, with forensic teams combing the family home for evidence.
Details emerging from the FIR paint a harrowing picture: The assaults reportedly began a week ago, escalating in frequency as the father exploited the mother's frequent absences for work at a garment unit in nearby Ballabgarh. The girl, described by neighbors as "quiet and withdrawn," endured the trauma in silence until a routine school session on Thursday, where a perceptive counselor noticed her distress during a group activity. "She broke down while discussing family pressures— it was a cry for help we couldn't ignore," the counselor, who requested anonymity, shared with reporters. A medical examination at the Civil Hospital later corroborated the allegations, revealing injuries consistent with prolonged abuse.
The case has ignited outrage in Faridabad, a bustling NCR suburb where rapid urbanization often masks domestic undercurrents. Women's rights activists, including members of the Haryana State Commission for Women, rallied outside the police station demanding a fast-track trial and stricter monitoring of at-risk households. "This isn't an isolated monster; it's a symptom of unchecked patriarchal control and failing support systems for minors," fumed activist Neha Singh, who has petitioned for immediate counseling for the victim's younger sibling, a 10-year-old boy now in temporary foster care.
Preliminary probes suggest the family, originally from Bihar, had relocated to Faridabad five years ago seeking better prospects, only to grapple with financial strains and social isolation. The mother, upon learning of the horrors, collapsed in disbelief and is cooperating with investigators while receiving trauma support. Police have recorded her statement under Section 164 CrPC, hinting at possible prior suspicions she may have suppressed out of fear or shame.
This incident echoes a disturbing uptick in intra-family sexual violence cases in Haryana, with NCRB data showing a 15% rise in POCSO registrations statewide over the past year. Experts attribute it to economic stressors post-pandemic, compounded by inadequate awareness of child protection laws. The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has dispatched a team to oversee the probe, urging schools across the state to bolster vigilance training.
As the girl begins her path to healing—enrolled in a specialized rehabilitation program at a Noida shelter—authorities are appealing for public restraint to shield her identity. In a city where Diwali lights are set to illuminate homes tomorrow, this tragedy serves as a stark reminder: True festivity demands safeguarding the vulnerable. The investigation continues, with cyber cells scanning the accused's devices for any digital trails that could reveal accomplices or patterns. For now, Faridabad holds its breath, hoping justice pierces the darkness that once confined a child's screams.
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