India News | CRPF Jawan Held for Raping Tribal Woman in Chhattisgarh
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A 21-year-old tribal woman was allegedly raped by a CRPF jawan in Chhattisgarhs insurgency- hit Sukma district, police said on Thursday.
Sukma, Jul 30 (PTI) A 21-year-old tribal woman was allegedly raped by a CRPF jawan in Chhattisgarhs insurgency- hit Sukma district, police said on Thursday.
The accused, identified as Dulichand, a constable, was arrested on Thursday based on a complaint lodged by the victim and her parents, Inspector General of Police (Bastar range) Sundarraj P said.
The alleged incident took place near Dubbakota camp of the paramilitary forces under Dornapal police station area on July 27 when the victim had gone to graze cattle, he said.
A case was lodged on Wednesday, the IPS officer said, adding an investigation was underway.
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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is deployed in Sukma for anti-Naxals operation in Sukma.
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