Now Reading: Man booked for raping visually impaired woman in Gurugram
-
01
Man booked for raping visually impaired woman in Gurugram
A man has been booked for allegedly raping a 41-year-old visually impaired woman twice and stealing Rs 1.5 lakh from her, police said on Tuesday. The suspect befriended the victim in May while she waited for transport in Delhi, claiming to be a hospital employee.
Police said he visited her office in Rewari and helped her withdraw cash from ATMs. On May 25, he allegedly took her to a hotel in Pataudi on the pretext of a restaurant visit and raped her. He later continued meeting her while stealing her debit card and withdrawing Rs 1.5 lakh.
After the victim confronted him, he allegedly threatened suicide and blamed her for harassment. He then took her to a hotel again on May 30, raped her, and fled. An FIR was registered under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The suspect is on the run, and police said he will be arrested soon.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The case highlights the heightened vulnerability of persons with disabilities to financial and sexual exploitation by trusted acquaintances. Under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016, a visually impaired victim is entitled to special procedures during investigation, including a support person and a registered interpreter. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections invoked carry a maximum punishment of life imprisonment. Police have yet to recover the stolen amount or arrest the accused. The next step will be tracking the suspect through mobile location and bank transaction records.
Source: hindustantimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Methodology and corrections.
