A 17-year-old girl preparing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) has accused a young man of sexually assaulting and blackmailing her for around 10 months in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. According to the complaint, the accused allegedly recorded a video of the incident and later used it to threaten and exploit her. He allegedly sent the video to the girl’s relatives after she refused to comply with his demands, prompting her to approach the police with her family.

The case falls under the jurisdiction of Gola Ka Mandir Police Station. Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the accused, identified as Arush Mishra, under relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Information Technology Act and other applicable laws. The accused is reportedly absconding, and police teams have been formed to trace him.

Instagram Friendship Allegedly Led to Assault
According to the girl’s complaint, she first became acquainted with the accused through Instagram. She alleged that on one occasion, while she was on her way to coaching classes, the accused approached her and offered her a lift.

The accused allegedly took her to a hotel in the Gola Ka Mandir police station area, where he sexually assaulted her and recorded a video without her consent. The complaint further alleges that he subsequently used the recording to blackmail her and subject her to continued exploitation over the following 10 months.

Video Allegedly Sent to Relatives
The girl alleged that when she refused to give in to the accused’s pressure, he sent the video to her relatives. The incident reportedly caused her severe distress, and she stopped attending coaching classes because she feared social stigma and humiliation.

Following the disclosure, the girl and her family approached the police and filed a complaint naming the accused. Police have initiated an investigation and are working to locate him.

The allegations are under investigation, and further details are awaited. The accused’s guilt has not been established in court.