UP: GRP constable arrested for raping woman who took wrong train - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

UP: GRP constable arrested for raping woman who took wrong train

Hindustan Times, Meerut | ByS Raju, Meerut
May 31, 2017 03:50 PM IST

The constable Kamal Shukla allegedly raped the ill woman, who had reportedly taken a wrong train from Lucknow to Meerut, and sat in a reserved coach.

A government railway police (GRP) constable was arrested for allegedly raping a woman belonging to minority community on board Lucknow-Chandigarh Express on Monday night.

The incident came to light when the train reached Bijnor railway station on Tuesday afternoon and the coach reserved for handicapped passengers was found locked.
The incident came to light when the train reached Bijnor railway station on Tuesday afternoon and the coach reserved for handicapped passengers was found locked.

The constable Kamal Shukla allegedly raped the ill woman, who had reportedly taken a wrong train from Lucknow to Meerut, and sat in a reserved coach.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

The incident came to light when the train reached Bijnor railway station on Tuesday afternoon and the coach reserved for handicapped passengers was found locked.

Passengers claimed that Shukla was inside the coach with a woman and they forced him to open the compartment. When the passengers entered the coach, they found a woman lying on the floor unconscious. The constable tried to escape but was chased and beaten up by the people.

Bijnor district magistrate, Jagat Bihari, Bijnor SP, Atul Sharma and Superintendent of police (GRP), Moradabad region, KK Choudhary reached the station with a heavy force and assured the people that stern action would be taken against the accused.

The woman has been admitted to a district hospital and regained consciousness after six hours.

Choudhary suspended the constable after the woman lodged a complaint at GRP police station, Najibabad.

Sharma said investigation would be carried out on the basis of the woman’s medical examination report.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On