In a shocking incident that has rocked the Darbhanga district of Bihar, a well-known religious preacher, Shravan Das, has been arrested for the alleged sexual exploitation of a minor girl. The arrest comes after several months of the accused being on the run following the registration of an FIR in December. The local police, acting on specific intelligence, tracked down Shravan Das to a residential area in the Housing Board Colony. The case has sent shockwaves through the region, highlighting how predators can sometimes use the guise of faith to gain access to vulnerable victims.
According to the investigation, the accused utilized his religious stature to embed himself within the victim’s family. The relationship reportedly began during a religious function in mid-2023, where Shravan Das established contact with the girl’s mother. By February 2024, he had managed to secure a room for rent within the family’s own home. This proximity allowed him to exploit the minor under the false promise of marriage. The police have now invoked strict sections of the POCSO Act, citing both physical abuse and the mental trauma inflicted upon the survivor.
The medical condition of the victim has become a central part of the legal proceedings. The girl alleged that during the course of the exploitation, she became pregnant twice. On both occasions, the accused allegedly forced her to consume abortion pills, which led to severe health complications. The Darbhanga police have conducted a medical examination, the reports of which will serve as crucial evidence in court. Senior officials have stated that they are committed to ensuring a fast-track trial to bring justice to the minor.