Janjgir-Champa (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 4 (ANI): An FIR has been registered against the then collector of Janjgir-Champa district JK Pathak for allegedly raping a woman, said Superintendent of police Parul Mathur on Wednesday.

The Superintendent of police said the woman alleged that the incident took place on May 15.

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"A woman filed a complaint today against the collector and said she alleged that he used to send her obscene messages and raped her in his office. A detailed statement was taken and mobile records were verified," SP told the reporters.

A case has been filed under sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the investigation is underway. (ANI)

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