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Mumbai Police Nab Suspect in Minor Exploitation Case
18 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Man arrested for drugging, raping, and blackmailing minors.
- Victims were lured with drugged drinks and assaulted while unconscious.
- Suspect filmed assaults for blackmail and further exploitation.
Mumbai police have arrested a 45-year-old man, Mahesh Ramesh Pawar, in connection with the drugging, rape, and subsequent blackmail of multiple minor girls. The accused was apprehended within six hours of the initial complaint being filed, demonstrating a swift response to a serious crime.
Pawar is believed to have targeted between eight to ten minor girls by luring them with soft drinks laced with sedative pills. Once the victims were unconscious, he allegedly sexually assaulted them and recorded the acts. These videos were then used for blackmail and further exploitation.
The arrest highlights a disturbing pattern of premeditated abuse. Police are continuing their investigation to determine the full extent of Pawar's alleged criminal activities and ensure justice for the victims.
