Two sisters raped in Palghar; absconding accused held from Gujarat (opens original article in a new tab)

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Gujarat for allegedly raping a woman and her minor sister in Palghar, Maharashtra, after a two-week manhunt. The case has sparked public outrage, with political figures demanding strict action.

• A 23-year-old man was arrested in Gujarat for allegedly raping a woman and her minor sister in Palghar, Maharashtra.
• The accused had been on the run for two weeks following the crime, leading to a multi-State manhunt.
• BJP MLC Chitra Wagh visited the victims' family and demanded action, including demolition of the accused's unauthorized residence.