MNC executive in Gurugram sexually assaulted, filmed, blackmailed colleague; booked

The woman filed a complaint alleging that the suspect, whom she knew for the past year, had proposed to her in September. After she turned him down, he started pressuring her by saying that he would either cut his wrist or smash his head if she did not befriend him

Updated on: Jul 10, 2019, 10:25:11 IST

Hindustan Times, Gurugram | By Leena Dhankhar

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The police on Monday booked a 25-year-old executive of a multinational company in Gurugram for allegedly sexually assaulting a 24-year-old colleague, and blackmailing her by making a video clip and threatening to circulate it on social media, the police said, adding that he is on the run.

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The woman, a Delhi resident, filed a complaint on Monday, alleging that the suspect, whom she knew for the past year, had proposed to her in September. After she turned him down, he started pressuring her by saying that he would either cut his wrist or smash his head if she did not befriend him, the police said.

Aman Yadav, assistant commissioner of police (Sadar), said the woman gave in and started talking to him. “In the last week of February, the man invited her to his house at Sohna Road and allegedly sexually assaulted her. He also told her that he wanted to marry her and asked her to speak to her parents about him. He also made a video of the act without her knowledge,” he said.

A case was registered against the man under sections 376 (rape) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code at the Sadar police station on Monday.

In the FIR, the woman stated that the man got her address and her father’s mobile number from the company records. “When the woman questioned him, he threatened her, saying that if her family opposed their marriage, he would circulate the video on various social media platforms,” said Yadav.

The man showed her the video in the office last Friday. The woman, in her complaint, stated she was shocked and immediately blocked him on WhatsApp, following which he came to her house and called her from another number asking her to unblock him, the police said.

When the woman refused, he called on her father’s mobile number on Sunday night and told him about their relationship. The police said he also threatened her father with dire consequences and told him that he would malign her reputation.

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Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More