Man arrested for sexaully assaulting stepdaughter in EKH

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJuly 8, 2025

A 38-year-old man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting his 15-year-old stepdaughter. 

According to East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem, the victim’s mother discovered she was pregnant and questioned her daughter, who revealed that her stepfather had sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions.

A case was registered at Mawlai Police Station under the POCSO Act, and the victim was taken to Ganesh Das Hospital for further tests. 

The accused, identified as Stoning Kharphuli was arrested by the Special Cell East Khasi Hills from Syad, Umsning Ribhoi, after evading arrest for several days, Syiem said.

The police had been attempting to apprehend the accused since the case was registered, and the Special Cell’s efforts led to his arrest, he added. 

According to the SP, the case is currently under investigation, and further action will be taken according to the law.

The accused has been charged under the POCSO Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).