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Alleged Rape and Stalking by Patan Head Constable Sparks Investigation

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A disturbing case has come to light in Patan, where a head constable, GA Chaudhari, is accused of raping and stalking a 26-year-old woman, who is also a colleague's daughter and his neighbor in the Bhadra Police Line residential quarters. According to an FIR filed on June 19, the complainant alleges that Chaudhari consistently harassed her, followed her, made obscene gestures, and propositioned her over a period of time. The most serious accusation is that of an alleged rape that occurred on June 15, where Chaudhari allegedly took the complainant to a secluded area, used derogatory casteist remarks, and threatened to kill her family members if she disclosed the assault. The complainant's family had previously confronted Chaudhari about his behavior, but chose not to pursue formal action to avoid larger issues and protect the complainant's marital life. However, after a family member reported that Chaudhari had assaulted the woman's husband and was pressuring him to get a divorce, the complainant finally detailed the full extent of the alleged sexual assault, leading to the registration of an FIR against Chaudhari under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.

Key Takeaways:

  • A head constable, GA Chaudhari, is facing charges for allegedly raping and stalking a 26-year-old woman in Patan.
  • According to the FIR, Chaudhari consistently harassed the complainant, followed her, made obscene gestures, and propositioned her over a period of time.
  • The most serious accusation is that of an alleged rape that occurred on June 15, where Chaudhari allegedly used derogatory casteist remarks and threatened to kill the complainant's family members.
  • The complainant's family had previously confronted Chaudhari about his behavior, but chose not to pursue formal action to avoid larger issues and protect the complainant's marital life.
  • The complainant remained silent about the alleged rape due to intense fear, but eventually detailed the full extent of the alleged sexual assault after a family member reported that Chaudhari had assaulted her husband.
  • The Patan City A Division police registered the FIR against Chaudhari under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.

Statistics:

  • The age of the complainant is 26 years old.
  • The alleged rape occurred on June 15.
  • The complainant alleged that Chaudhari had been harassing her for an unknown period of time.
  • Chaudhari allegedly used derogatory casteist remarks and threatened to kill the complainant's family members.
  • The FIR was registered on June 19.

Sources:

  • "Patan head constable booked for allegedly raping colleague's daughter" (Times of India, June 20, 2023)

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