A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Central Delhi’s Karol Bagh by a former Intelligence Bureau officer who lured her with the promise of a job, police said on Wednesday. According to them, the 60-year-old accused is a friend of the victim’s father. The girl has completed high school and is enrolled in a beautician programme, according to the police. On March 7, the accused allegedly raped her in a hotel room. He then drove her home, warning her not to tell her parents about the incident. However, on Women’s Day, the victim summoned the strength to tell them about her tragedy. The accused has been charged with rape under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code based on her statement.
(Inputs from PTI)
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