Sundargarh driver arrested for rape of 15‑year‑old after marriage promise
A 28-year-old driver was arrested in Sundargarh for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl after promising marriage, leading to her pregnancy and birth of a child in December 2025.
Police in Sundargarh district arrested a 28‑year‑old driver on Monday. The girl’s family said they had repeatedly urged the accused to accept responsibility, but he refused. Following a complaint filed by the minor’s father on Sunday, police registered a case, conducted medical examinations and arrested the suspect under the Pocso Act and other applicable laws.
What led to the arrest?
The accused, identified only as a 28‑year‑old driver, began a physical relationship with the girl when she was 15 after telling her he would marry her. According to police, "the accused got into a physical relationship with the girl, then aged 15, after assuring her that he would marry her." The girl subsequently became pregnant and gave birth to a baby girl in December 2025. Family members of the survivor said that several meetings were held with the accused’s family over the past months to persuade him to take responsibility for the girl and the child. As stated by the family, "several meetings were held with the accused’s family over the past months to persuade him to take responsibility for the girl and the child." Despite these efforts, the accused allegedly refused to accept responsibility. Left with no other recourse, the minor’s father lodged a complaint at the local police station on Sunday. The family explained that they felt compelled to involve authorities after exhausting all informal avenues.
What charges does the accused face?
After the complaint was received, police registered a case and carried out medical examinations of both the survivor and the accused on Monday. The suspect was arrested and booked under relevant provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act and other applicable laws. Police confirmed that "the accused was arrested and booked under relevant provisions of the Pocso Act and other applicable laws." They also noted that "investigation is underway, police said," indicating that further evidence gathering and legal proceedings are continuing.
What happens next?
The case remains under investigation. Police have stated that they are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault, the pregnancy, and the birth of the child. No additional details about upcoming court dates or potential bail hearings have been provided at this time.
Who was arrested in Sundargarh and what is his age and occupation?
A 28‑year‑old driver was arrested in Sundargarh.
What alleged crime did the accused commit against the minor girl?
He allegedly raped her after promising to marry her, which resulted in her pregnancy.
When was the baby born according to the source?
The girl gave birth to a baby girl in December 2025.
What action did the girl’s family take before the police complaint?
Family members held several meetings with the accused’s relatives to persuade him to accept responsibility, but he refused.
Who filed the police complaint and when?
The minor’s father lodged a complaint at the local police station on Sunday.
Under which law was the accused booked?
He was booked under relevant provisions of the Pocso Act and other applicable laws.
What steps did police take after the complaint?
Police registered a case, conducted medical examinations of the survivor and the accused on Monday, and arrested the suspect.
Is the investigation still ongoing?
Yes, police said the investigation is underway.
Ansuya Minz
Senior District Correspondent, Sundargarh
Ansuya Minz has covered Sundargarh district for six years, reporting on the steel belt's industry, tribal welfare policy, and the Rourkela sports ecosystem. She is based in Rourkela.
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