Mumbai Horror: Deaf-Mute Woman's 16-Year Silence Broken, Serial Predator Arrested

• A deaf-mute woman, assaulted in 2009 by Mahesh Pawar, broke her 16-year silence after being drugged.
• Mahesh Pawar from Virar is accused of drugging and sexually exploiting multiple deaf-mute women.
• Another victim's suicide attempt due to Pawar's atrocities prompted the first victim to seek justice.
• She revealed her ordeal in sign language via WhatsApp video call, then sought help from Thane Deaf Association and experts.
• Mahesh Pawar was arrested on December 13 by Kurar Police, exposing a wider pattern of abuse.

Why It Matters: After 16 years, a deaf-mute woman's courage exposed a serial predator in Mumbai.