Latest News | Himachal Cop Booked for Raping Woman on Pretext of Marriage

Shimla, Mar 23 (PTI) A police constable has been booked for allegedly raping a woman on the pretext of marriage, police said on Saturday.

Una Superintendent of Police Rakesh Singh said the victim and the accused met five years ago.

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As per the complainant, the accused allegedly promised to marry her and lured her into a physical relationship, Singh said.

The accused, who is now posted as a constable, later refused to marry the woman claiming that his family was against their marriage, the SP said.

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A case has been registered against the constable and further investigation is underway, he added.

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