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Maharashtra man arrested over child sexual abuse; mother's hidden camera reveals crime
Police in Nagpur have arrested a stepfather accused of sexually abusing his 10-year-old stepdaughter. The mother's decision to install a concealed camera in the home led to the discovery and subsequent arrest.
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A man has been arrested in Nagpur's Panchpawli locality on charges of sexually abusing his stepdaughter, following an investigation triggered by video evidence recorded by the child's mother.
The arrest came after the mother noticed physical injuries on the girl's body and grew suspicious of the stepfather's behaviour. Unable to rely on direct observation, she installed a hidden CCTV camera in the home to monitor the situation.
The concealed footage provided critical evidence of the alleged abuse, enabling authorities to build a case against the accused. Police registered a formal complaint and took the stepfather into custody for further questioning and legal proceedings.
The case highlights the vulnerability of children within domestic settings and the lengths parents sometimes must go to protect their children from abuse. Nagpur police have intensified efforts to support the victim and ensure proper medical and psychological care during the investigation.