# Ahmedabad security guard arrested for rape of student on terrace 2026-08-09T23:55:35+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A 27-year-old security guard, Dharm Singh, was arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly raping a 22-year-old interior design student on the terrace of her society on Saturday night. The accused, a native of Hardoi district in Uttar Pradesh, had been deployed at the society for only six days. Police said the assault lasted nearly an hour, with the guard using a wire to restrain and strangle the woman. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone-7) Shivam Badgujar said the woman is stable but under severe trauma. She told police she tried to scream but was overpowered. The accused fled with her phone and locked the terrace door before residents rescued her. Police will record her statement and investigate if the guard knew her routine. The security agency that hired Singh will also be questioned about his registration and background checks. ## Coverage - dnaindia.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Ahmedabad, arrest, crime, Gujarat Police, rape, security guard Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/security-guard-arrested-for-rape-in-ahmedabad-building/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/security-guard-arrested-for-rape-in-ahmedabad-building/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.