hyderabad
20-year-old held for eloping and exploiting minor girl in Hyderabad
A 20-year-old man, Kalyan Babu, was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly stalking and eloping with a 15-year-old girl from the Scheduled Tribes community. The two had been in a relationship for two years, and he took her to various locations, where they got married. The victim's parents filed a missing person complaint and she was found and returned home, but she left again during the Sankranti holidays. Babu was arrested and charged with various offenses, including those related to child sexual abuse, child marriage, and crimes against Scheduled Tribes. He is currently in judicial custody and the investigation is ongoing.06:39 PM Mar 08, 2025 IST