Class 10 boy arrested for raping, blackmailing Class 8 girl in UP

India Dec 12, 2025

In Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, a Class 10 student has been arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 girl.
Police say he secretly recorded intimate photos and videos of her after they became friends at a wedding, then used them to blackmail her into stealing over ₹1.5 lakh worth of gold jewelry from her mother.

Family uncovers crime; police step in

The girl's family noticed the missing jewelry and asked her about it. She revealed the truth, leading them to file a police complaint.
Officers have since arrested the boy and recovered the stolen items.
As per Additional Superintendent of Police Ravishankar Prasad, further investigation is ongoing.