Mumbai Police Arrest Father for Serial Assault of Daughter Following DNA Confirmation

The road to the father's arrest was complicated by the victim's initial hesitation and the complexities of her communication. During preliminary counseling sessions, the survivor had identified two other individuals as the perpetrators, leading to their initial arrest. However, as the investigation progressed, authorities began to suspect that the victim’s testimony was clouded by profound fear of her primary caregiver. Following the medical termination of the pregnancy, Mumbai police transitioned to a forensic-led approach, submitting samples from the fetus for DNA profiling. The results provided a definitive breakthrough, clearing the previously accused individuals and establishing a direct biological match with the father.

Police reports indicate that the abuse occurred systematically between March and September 2025. Investigators noted that the suspect utilized his position of authority and the victim’s reliance on him to maintain a shroud of silence over the months of targeted assault. The Cuffe Parade police have emphasized that the delay in naming the father was a direct result of the psychological coercion and the victim’s "vulnerable" status, a factor the suspect allegedly exploited to evade detection. By centering the case on forensic certainty, the department was able to dismantle the suspect’s defense and ensure that the legal proceedings were grounded in irrefutable evidence.

This case serves as a grim reminder of the systemic risks faced by individuals with disabilities, particularly regarding the "shadow pandemic" of domestic sexual violence. The arrest underscores the vital role of DNA forensics in securing justice for survivors who may struggle to provide traditional testimony due to trauma or disability. As the legal process moves forward, the incident has reignited discussions among child protection advocates and Mumbai authorities regarding the need for more robust, specialized monitoring for vulnerable adults within home environments to prevent such profound breaches of trust.