New Delhi, January 15: A woman, US citizen of Indian origin has alleged sexual assault against the CEO of a private hotel in Delhi, where she was employed, said the police on Sunday. Meanwhile, an FIR has been registered into the matter at the Chanakyapuri Police Station, added the police. Delhi Shocker: 19-Year-Old Youth Stabbed to Death by Three in Meena Bazar Over Dispute

"The complainant, who is a US citizen of Indian origin, has alleged sexual assault against the CEO of the five-star private hotel where she was employed. She worked as an assistant general manager at the hotel. The accused was an acquaintance of her uncle, who helped her get the job," said the police. Delhi Shocker: Three Alleged Snatchers Thrashed, Stripped After Being Paraded Naked in National Capital, Police Files Case

An FIR under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been registered and further investigation is underway, the police added. Section 376 of the IPC deals with punishment for rape or sexual assault.

More details are awaited.

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