Maharashtra: Teen Suicide Amid Harassment Claims; Minor Raped in Latur

• A 13-year-old girl died by suicide in Akola, Maharashtra; her family alleges harassment by a senior school student.
• An FIR was filed against a 15-year-old boy for abetting suicide, accused of molesting, stalking, and sending messages to the victim.
• In a separate incident in Latur, an 18-year-old man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and raping a minor girl.
• Two café owners were also arrested in the Latur case, where the crime reportedly took place.
• Cases registered under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, POCSO Act, and Prevention of Atrocities Act for the Latur incident.

Why It Matters: It highlights the urgent need to protect minors from harassment and violence.