Gangtok: The police arrested a man on the charge of raping a mentally challenged woman in Sikkim’s Gangtok district, an official said on Friday.
The accused, who is known to the woman, was arrested by Gangtok Sadar police after a complaint was lodged by her sister.
According to the FIR, the complainant discovered her sister’s pregnancy after noticing the absence of menstrual periods for around three months. A subsequent test confirmed the pregnancy.
When questioned, the adult woman revealed that the accused had taken her in his vehicle and forced himself on her during a road trip.
The Sikkim State Commission for Women helped the victim’s family make a complaint with the police.
The case is currently under investigation, the police official said, adding that the arrest was made on Wednesday.
Published 26 July 2024, 07:45 IST
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