An HIV-positive man was apprehended in Madhya Pradesh for allegedly kidnapping and sexually exploiting a 17-year-old girl, missing for 10 months. The minor was found in a locked room after an extensive investigation across multiple states. The accused had previously exploited six other girls.
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