A wave of sexual assault cases has rocked the city of Mumbai, with three separate incidents reported in just a few days.
The most recent incident involved a 22-year-old man, Arif Mehboob Qureshi, who was arrested on September 20 for stalking and assaulting a 16-year-old girl. While in custody, Qureshi complained of feeling unwell and was taken to JJ Hospital. Sadly, he passed away on September 25, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Another disturbing case involves a 22-year-old woman from Nalasopara who accused three men, Sanju Srivastava, Naveen Singh, and Hema Singh, of rape and blackmail. According to the victim, she was lured to a meeting under false pretenses, drugged, and assaulted. One of the accused, Naveen Singh, allegedly recorded the assault and used the footage to extort money from the victim.
In a third incident, a 16-year-old girl was gang-raped and blackmailed by two men in Nalasopara. The perpetrators threatened to release a video of the assault if the victim reported the crime to the police. One of the suspects has been arrested, while the other remains at large.
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These disturbing cases highlight the ongoing issue of sexual violence in India. While authorities have taken steps to address the problem, much more needs to be done to protect victims and bring perpetrators to justice. The recent deaths of two individuals accused of sexual assault raise questions about the conditions in Indian prisons and the treatment of inmates.