Polish woman claims rape in Himachal, accused arrested

Dharamsala, June 14. A man was arrested on Friday on suspicion of raping a Polish woman in nearby McLeodganj in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, police said.

The victim had filed a complaint with the police the day before, claiming to have been raped.

Kangra’s Deputy Commissioner of Police Hitesh Lakhanpal told the media that the accused was arrested after a case was registered against him under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code. The medical examination of the victim confirmed rape, he said.

Her statement before the magistrate was recorded by the police.

The victim, who had enrolled in a meditation course, had been staying in McLeodganj for the past three weeks. She contacted the accused, who offered her a rented apartment.

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