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Gujarat Woman Alleges Sexual Abuse By HIV+ Husband, Seeks Help From 181 Helpline
Last Updated: The woman, who has been married for over 10 years now and has a 8-year-old child, told counsellors that her husband had been forcing her into sexual relations despite having HIV. In a troubling case from Gujarat, a woman in Ahmedabad has reached out to the state's 'Abhayam 181' women's helpline, alleging relentless physical and mental abuse by her husband. According to her, her husband turned violent and coercive towards her after being diagnosed HIV positive two years ago. The woman, who has been married for over 10 years now and is the mother of an 8-year-old child, told counsellors that her husband had been forcing her into sexual relations despite having HIV. She alleged that each time she resisted, she was beaten and threatened with being thrown out of the house. According to her statement, the situation deteriorated after her husband's HIV diagnosis. She claims he began exhibiting erratic behaviour, sank into drug addiction, and became increasingly abusive. When she tried to warn him that another pregnancy could pose serious health risks to them and the child, he dismissed her concerns with threats and aggression. Abhayam 181 is a helpline launched by the Gujarat government to support women in distress. Recounting the woman's ordeal, a counsellor from the Abhayam service said that the woman had supported her husband through his illness, hoping their family would remain intact. But when he attempted to force her out of the house, she feared for her and her child's safety and reached out to the helpline. The counselling team facilitated a session with both the woman and her husband, during which they educated the couple about the legal rights of women, the importance of consent in marital relationships, and the consequences of abuse. While the woman has chosen not to file a formal police complaint for now, she has been assured that legal recourse remains open should the harassment continue. In what appears to be a temporary resolution, the husband reportedly acknowledged his actions and promised to change. However, experts caution that without sustained support or legal intervention, such cases often risk relapse into patterns of abuse. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 29, 2025, 20:53 IST
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Time of India
FIR filed after mentally unsound girl found to be pregnant
Surat: A 17-year-old girl living in the Mahidharpura area, who has learning difficulties, was found to be six months. The girl was found by an Abhayam team after someone called them. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As she had no known address, she had been housed at a facility run by a social organization. After gaining her confidence, the organization located her parents, who discovered she was pregnant. Mahidharpura police booked an unknown person for rape under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (Pocso).According to the FIR, the girl lived in the Mahidharpura area with her parents and sister. Due to her mental state, she would frequently leave the house and wander about in different parts of the city. A couple of weeks ago, she was rescued by an Abhayam team from the Ashwinikumar area, after someone called them. As she could not provide her address, the team kept her at the Manav Seva Charitable Trust May 11, the organization succeeded in finding her home and she was reunited with her family. Two days later, on May 13, the girl developed abdominal pain and was taken to the SMIMER hospital for treatment. Doctors found her to be six months pregnant. After this, police were informed and Mahidharpura police booked an unknown person for the rape of the girl. UP man posted nude images of minor after raping herIn another case of rape involving a minor, Chowk Bazar police booked a diamond worker for raping a minor and circulating nude photos of her. The accused, Pushpendra Sharma, met the victim a year ago at a wedding in Uttar Pradesh. He got her number from a friend and began speaking to her on the phone. The accused took her to his house in Surat in April 2024 and raped her. He also video-called the victim and took photos and videos of her naked. Using these photos and videos, he blackmailed the victim and raped her multiple times. He threatened to kill her family if she told anyone about the the victim's mother learned of the situation, Sharma threatened her as well. Sharma created a fake Instagram account for the victim and posted the nude photos and videos on it, sending them to her relatives. As he continued to threaten the victim and send her photos and videos to others, the victim's mother finally approached Chowk Bazar police. Police booked Sharma for rape, intimidation and other crimes under the BNS, Pocso and the IT Act. A team has been sent to UP to apprehend him.
