Latest News | Woman drugged and raped by man in Indian state of Bareilly, investigation

Bareilly (UP), June 26 (PTI) – An 18-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a man in her village, police said on Wednesday.

According to the victim’s father, the incident took place on June 21 when his daughter, a final year BA student, was on her way to college. Vishal Gangwar met her on the way and offered her a lift, said Mukesh Chandra Mishra, deputy SP (rural areas).

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He claimed that Gangwar offered his daughter an adulterated drink, causing her to lose consciousness, and he raped her, Mishra said.

The father also said that the victim had suffered injuries in her private parts, which required surgery, Mishra said. She is currently undergoing treatment.

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Based on the father’s complaint, an FIR has been filed against Gangwar under sections 376 (rape) and 328 (causing hurt to person by administering poison or other harmful substance with intent to commit or facilitate offence). Efforts are on to arrest the accused, he said.

SHO, Fatehganj, MM Chaturvedi said that a detailed investigation into the matter is underway. A medical examination will be conducted to ascertain the exact reason for the surgery.

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