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Raipur: Two constables suspended after woman alleges rape

Woman alleges that she was standing with her friend when the two constables came on a motorcycle and caught them

Updated on: Dec 12, 2017, 16:48:33 IST
Hindustan Times, Raipur | By Ritesh Mishra
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A 21-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a constable on patrolling duty under Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha police station in Raipur.

The constables were suspended and were charged under sections of rape and extortion. (AFP/Getty Images)
The constables were suspended and were charged under sections of rape and extortion. (AFP/Getty Images)

The constables, identified as Hiralal Nirmalkar and Tikaram, were suspended by Raipur police on Monday and were charged under sections of rape and extortion.

The incident took place on December 7. The woman lodged a complaint on Sunday alleging that she was standing with her friend when the two constables, posted in the PCR-8 van, came on a motorcycle and caught them.

They recorded a video with their mobile phones and later Hiralal raped her. They also took Rs 5,000 for releasing them, the complaint said.

A departmental inquiry has been initiated, police said.

 
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Ritesh Mishra

Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.

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