Delhi Doctor Alleges Sexual Assault by Man Posing as Army Officer

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A 27-year-old government hospital doctor in south Delhi has made a disturbing allegation of being sexually assaulted by a man who claimed to be an Army lieutenant. The man, who was later identified as a delivery worker with an e-commerce company, posed as a military officer on social media, sending fake photographs of himself in an Army uniform to the victim. The two had been in contact on Instagram and WhatsApp from April to September, during which time the perpetrator allegedly made several sexual advances. The woman finally went to the police on October 16, and after an investigation, the man was arrested and charged with various offenses, including rape and cheating by personation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The alleged perpetrator posed as an Army officer on social media, sending fake photographs of himself in uniform to the victim.
  • The two were in contact on Instagram and WhatsApp from April 30 to September 2, with the perpetrator making several sexual advances.
  • The victim alleged that the perpetrator visited her residence and offered her food, after which they became physically intimate.
  • The police found out that the man had bought the uniform online, which they have seized as evidence.
  • The case was registered on October 16 under various sections, including 64(1) (rape), 351 (criminal intimidation), 319 (cheating by personation), 123 (causing hurt by means of poison, etc.), and 335 (making a false document) of BNS.
  • The alleged perpetrator was identified as a delivery worker with an e-commerce company.
  • The police alleged that the man had used his position as a delivery worker to gain access to the victim's residence.

Statistics:

  • April 30 to September 2: The period during which the alleged perpetrator and victim were in contact on Instagram and WhatsApp.
  • 27: The age of the government hospital doctor and alleged victim.
  • October 16: The date on which the victim went to the police and a case was registered.
  • 64(1), 351, 319, 123, and 335: The sections under which the case was registered.
  • 1: The number of alleged perpetrators arrested and charged.

Sources:

  • "Times News Network New Delhi"