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Crime
Indore: Ranger Arrested for Raping Woman After Friendship on Instagram
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 06 Jul 2026, 01:02 AM
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A woman in Indore has accused a ranger of rape, alleging he promised marriage after befriending her on social media and later reneged on his promise. Police have registered a case and apprehended the accused.
Authorities in Indore have arrested a ranger following a complaint filed by a woman alleging sexual assault. The complainant stated that she developed a friendship with the accused through social media platform Instagram.
According to the police report, the ranger, who was undergoing training in Maharashtra, allegedly lured the woman with a promise of marriage. After the alleged assault, the accused reportedly backed out of his commitment, leading the woman to file a formal complaint.
The police have registered a case under relevant sections of the law and have taken the accused into custody. Further investigations are underway to gather more details about the incident.
According to the police report, the ranger, who was undergoing training in Maharashtra, allegedly lured the woman with a promise of marriage. After the alleged assault, the accused reportedly backed out of his commitment, leading the woman to file a formal complaint.
The police have registered a case under relevant sections of the law and have taken the accused into custody. Further investigations are underway to gather more details about the incident.