50 Minors Abused by Psychologist Through 15 Years

The city police on Monday arrested a 47-year-old psychologist for allegedly blackmailing and sexually exploiting at least 50 students over the past 15 years.

- HT Correspondent

NAGPUR:

The accused, whose name has been withheld for legal and social reasons, reportedly abused his position of trust as a counsellor and mentor to manipulate vulnerable students from rural areas.

Nagpur police commissioner Ravinder Singal has also formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the case. The team led by deputy commissioner Rashmitha Rao, includes members of the child welfare committee and district child protection officers to offer technical and legal assistance.

According to Hudkeshwar police, the accused operated a private clinic and conducted residential programmes in east Nagpur, where he targeted young girls under the pretence of counselling them and offering training in personal development. Three cases have been registered against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.