A grim tale has unfolded in Maharashtra’s Palghar district, where a 56-year-old man, linked to the notorious Chhota Rajan gang, was nabbed for allegedly raping his daughters and tormenting his wife. The arrest, made by Mira-Bhayandar Vasai-Virar police in Sindhudurg on Thursday, has sent ripples of disgust through the community.

Senior Inspector Aviraj Kurhade revealed the accused preyed on his two older daughters repeatedly from 2018 to this month, forcing one into multiple abortions. The brute didn’t stop there—he’s accused of beating and torturing his wife while molesting his two younger girls, aged 16 and 12. The horrors came to light after a complaint triggered a swift police response.

The suspect now faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Investigations uncovered a dark past, with six prior cases logged against him across Palghar, Karjat, Kankavli, and Sion police stations—hinting at a long trail of crime.

This chilling case adds to Maharashtra’s growing list of sexual violence scandals, raising fresh questions about safety in the state. Locals are reeling, and authorities are under pressure to deliver justice. The accused, currently in custody, awaits court proceedings as the probe deepens into his sordid history. For now, a family’s nightmare has ended, but the scars—and outrage—linger.