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Man arrested in Sirsa for raping minor, forcing marriage after pregnancy, Haryana police say

Sirsa, Nov 11 (UNI) Haryana Police have arrested a man accused of raping a minor girl, pressuring her family into agreeing to their marriage after she became pregnant and subsequently subjecting her to physical abuse, officials said on Wednesday.
The accused, Dileep, a resident of Chattargarh Patti in Sirsa, was arrested following a complaint by the girl's mother.
According to police, Dileep lured the girl away and sexually assaulted her, resulting in pregnancy. When the matter threatened to lead to legal proceedings, his family allegedly pressured the victim's parents into consenting to a marriage.
The accused's father, Inder Mohan, reportedly cited his government employment and social standing to persuade the family to accept the marriage proposal.
The complaint stated that the girl continued to face domestic violence, physical assaults and mental harassment after the marriage. Her husband was also accused of consuming intoxicants and forcing her to take drugs.
Police registered a case at the Sirsa Women's Police Station on November 7 under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The investigation was assigned to PSI Komal Singh.
Police said the victim's statement was recorded in the presence of women police personnel and a female advocate. She also underwent counselling and a medical examination.
Dileep was arrested following an assessment of the medical findings and other available evidence.
Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the sexual assault, marriage and subsequent abuse, including the possible involvement of other individuals.
"Further legal action will be taken against anyone found involved in the case," police said.
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