A woman tourist from France was reportedly raped in Udaipur, Rajasthan. A case has been filed at the Badgaon police station following a complaint.
Prior to the rape incident, the complainant was at a party with the accused at a cafe. Subsequently, the accused allegedly enticed the tourist to his residence and carried out the offense. The authorities have filed a case and launched an inquiry.
Udaipur police superintendent (SP) Yogesh Goyal stated that the incident occurred on Monday night following a gathering at a cafe. “The man brought the victim to his rented place in Sukher after the party and sexually assaulted her. The woman’s complaint led to the lodging of the FIR,” Goyal stated.
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The police have identified the suspect as Pushparaj Ojha, also known as Siddharth, who is currently on the run.
Pooran Singh, the officer in charge of the Badgaon police station, stated that the woman was receiving care at a private hospital. Singh stated that we will discuss with her thoroughly after she is discharged and a complaint has been filed under Section 64 (1) (rape) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at the police station in Badgaon, Udaipur.
As per the complaint of the rape survivor, she consistently requested the man to take her to her hotel, but the suspect chose instead to drive to his apartment. She mentioned that her phone was off, and she requested his assistance in charging the device. However, the man compelled himself onto her and assaulted her.
The police have been formed to apprehend Pushpraj. The incident has also been communicated to the French embassy in Delhi.
