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Ahmedabad security guard arrested for rape of student on terrace
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…
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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.
The Indian Opinion
The focus on the accused being a 'migrant' or 'new to the job' again risks sidelining the real issue: pervasive workplace safety failures. The agency that hired him without adequate checks must face scrutiny. Instead of lazy 'outsider' narratives, the concrete question is what systemic failures allowed a guard hired just six days ago to access a women's hostel terrace. The real test is whether the security firm faces legal action, not just the individual assailant.
Sources (2): dnaindia.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
