In a shocking incident, a youth raped his cousin eight months ago in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh and forcibly made her drink acid when she got pregnant.
The minor was hospitalised and has been in critical condition. She was referred to Delhi for further treatment. Police have registered a case against three people and are searching for them.
Police said that Javed, a resident of the Bhagatpur Police Station area of Moradabad, used to visit his maternal uncle's house. During one such visit around eight months ago, he raped his cousin and impregnated her. Months later, when the girl informed Javed about her condition, he sent his mother Halima and brother Haroon with acid. They compelled her to consume acid, convincing the chemical to be an abortion pill.
The minor's condition worsened after consuming the acid. The two fled from the spot. The girl’s father found her lying in an unconscious state inside the house following which he rushed her to the hospital. On regaining consciousness, the girl narrated her ordeal to the family. The father then went to the police station and registered a complaint against Javed, his mother and brother, the police added.