Mumbai Serial Rapist Arrested After 16 Years; Drugged, Assaulted 24+ Women

• Mumbai Police arrested 51-year-old Mahesh Pawar, exposing him as a serial rapist who drugged and assaulted women for 16 years.
• The case came to light after a deaf-mute woman bravely reported being raped by Pawar 16 years ago when she was a minor.
• Pawar allegedly drugged the victim at his Santacruz (Vakola) home in 2009, filmed the assault, and blackmailed her into silence.
• Seven women have filed charges against Pawar, with police suspecting over 24 victims from Kurar and Vakola areas.
• The victim was encouraged to report after another deaf-mute woman's suicide attempt, receiving help from Thane Deaf Association and social workers.

Why It Matters: Mumbai serial rapist Mahesh Pawar arrested after 16 years, exposing a horrifying pattern of abuse.