Teen Arrested in Tirupati for Raping Minor, Impregnating Her

 Police in Tirupati Rural have arrested a youth for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl and impregnating her, officials said on Thursday.According to police, the accused, identified as Gopichand, allegedly lured the minor into a relationship. Police stated that the accused was already married for two years at the time of the incident. The matter came to light after the girl complained of severe abdominal pain. Her parents took her to a hospital, where medical examination confirmed that she was pregnant. Following the medical report, the girl’s parents approached Tirupati Rural Police and lodged a complaint.Based on the complaint, police registered a case under Crime No. 207/2026. The case has been booked under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, and other applicable laws.Tirupati Rural DSP Prasad confirmed that the accused was taken into custody soon after the case was registered. He was produced before the local court and remanded to judicial custody. Police said investigations are ongoing to collect further evidence and statements. Officials reiterated that cases involving minors are being handled with priority and in accordance with legal procedures to ensure the safety and rights of the victim.Authorities have urged the public to report any information related to crimes against children to the nearest police station.