Jharkhand woman alleges rape

A 21-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a placement agency owner in Delhi’s Vasant Vihar on Tuesday, reports Vijaita Singh.

A 21-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a placement agency owner in southwest Delhi’s Vasant Vihar on Tuesday. Police said the woman from Jharkhand came to the city looking for employment. Police have arrested the accused and he has been sent to jail.

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The victim alleged the accused brought her to the city seven months ago and sexually assaulted her. On Tuesday around 10 pm, the victim with the help of a neighbour called the police. The accused, who has been identified as Manoj Kumar, was arrested after the woman gave a complaint to the police.

The victim told the police she was sexually harassed by the accused who had promised her a job. The accused, who is physically challenged, brought several women from states like Jharkhand, West Bengal and Bihar and provided them jobs in the city. He was running the placement agency from a one-room rented accommodation in Munirka.

After bringing the women, he used to keep them in that dingy accommodation. To this victim, the accused had even promised to marry her. A medical examination of the victim at the Safdarjung Hospital confirmed rape.