Manhunt Launched in Madhya Pradesh as Father Accused of Rape

A 40-year-old man is being pursued by police in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly raping his daughter over four years. The accused fled after his wife and daughter filed a complaint. Charges have been filed under BNS and POCSO Act as the crimes began when the daughter was a minor.

Police in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district are searching for a 40-year-old man accused of raping his daughter over a span of four years. The accused went into hiding after his wife and daughter reported the crimes.

The charges include rape under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and violations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, since the alleged abuse began when the daughter was still a minor.

Law enforcement, led by Superintendent of Police Agam Jain, has initiated teams dedicated to capturing the fugitive as part of an active and ongoing investigation.

(With inputs from agencies.)