Minor Raped by Neighbor for Months, Pregnancy Revealed After Abortion in Gujarat

• A minor girl in Gujarat was repeatedly raped by a neighbor for several months.
• The horrific crime came to light when the 10-year-old girl underwent an abortion for a 16-week-old fetus.
• The accused, an adult acquaintance, allegedly raped her when her mother was out working in the fields.
• The victim, from Radhanpur taluka, revealed the ordeal after experiencing severe abdominal pain leading to the abortion.
• Police registered a case under the POCSO Act and SC/ST Act; the victim is currently undergoing treatment.