Mohali: Soldier booked for raping mother of two

According to the woman, the soldier in 2019 had made her objectionable videos and blackmailed her into developing physical relations with him

The local police on Friday booked an armyman for allegedly raping a 30-year-old married woman.

A senior police officer said they had booked the accused under Sections 376 (rape) and 380 (theft in dwelling house) of the Indian Penal Code, and launched a probe to arrest him. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The accused, who is also married, was identified as Gurpreet Singh.

According to the woman, who has two children, the accused in 2019 had made her objectionable videos and blackmailed her into developing physical relations with him.

She had lodged a complaint with Baltana police back then, but withdrew it later after a compromise with the accused.

However, on Friday, Gurpreet reached her house and raped her, while her husband, who is also serving in the army was away for duty and her children were at their coaching class.

He also stole her mobile phone before fleeing, the woman alleged in her complaint to the Dera Bassi police.

A senior police officer said they had booked the accused under Sections 376 (rape) and 380 (theft in dwelling house) of the Indian Penal Code, and launched a probe to arrest him.