A 20-year-old youth was arrested today for allegedly raping his 15-year-old sister over last two years, police said.
In a separate case, police also apprehended two persons for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl over a period of time, they said.
In the first case, the accused (whose name is withheld by police) allegedly raped his own teenage sister over two years at his house.
The case came to light after the victim disclosed her ordeal to her teacher during a session on 'Awareness Initiative on Crime against Women'.
The teacher contacted the Child Welfare Committee and an FIR was lodged with Wadala TT police in Central Mumbai.
According to police, the victim, daughter of a farmer, has been staying with the accused, her elder brother and youngest sister.
Police said medical tests revealed that the accused had singled out his 15-year-old sister and not the youngest sibling.
The accused was booked under section 376 (rape) of IPC and under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
In another case registered in RAK Marg police station in Central Mumbai, two persons were arrested for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl from the locality.
The main accused in the case is Sunil Singh (36) who works as a public toilet cleaner. According to police, Singh has been raping the victim since December last.
"The girl was too young to resist and Singh easily forced himself on the girl," according to police.
Singh also threatened the girl, who has been staying with her mother and other siblings since death of her father, with dire consequences if she disclosed the matter.
Another accused in the case is identified as one Bhuller Khan. Police said Khan came to know about the incident and also started raping the hapless girl.
The incident came to light after the victim confided in her neighbour who informed police.
The duo have been booked under section 376 (rape) of IPC and under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
