Woman alleges rape, 2 booked

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, December 1

A married woman has accused two persons of allegedly raping her in Gillwali village falling under Ramdass police station area here. Though the incident occurred on November 23, a complaint was lodged with the police yesterday.

The police have registered a case under Sections 376 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against the accused identified as Hardev Singh of Teda Rajputa village and Rana Singh of Gilwali village. No arrest has been made so far.

The victim told the police that she was alone at her home and her husband had gone outside. She alleged the accused had a motor repairing shop near her residence. She alleged at around 6 pm, Rana Singh caught her of arms and dragged her in a room and raped her. She said when she tried to raise an alarm, the accused stuffed a cloth in her mouth. She said later Hardev Singh also raped her. They threatened to kill her in case she told anyone about this.

The police authorities said the medical examination of the victim was conducted and further investigations were under progress. Raids were on to nab the suspects who were on run.