A 25-year-old man has been arrested from Gujarat’s for allegedly raping his co-worker after a chase of 1500 kilometer.
According to the police on Thursday, Kuldeep, who works as a welder in Bawana, befriended the victim and earned her trust on September 21. “Taking advantage of this, he allegedly gave her some intoxicating substance and raped her,” the police said in a statement, adding that he also captured explicit photos and videos of the woman.
“The complainant, an employee in Bagwan Pura, had been befriended by the accused while working together. Under the pretext of trust, he administered an intoxicating substance and committed sexual assault while capturing explicit photos and videos. He used these recordings to blackmail the victim, coercing her into further physical relations,” the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Satish Kumar said.
The police said an FIR was registered later and a team was formed to nab the accused. "On December 16, team identified Kuldeep's hideout in Gujarat's Surat. They conducted a raid and apprehended him. During the arrest, police recovered a mobile phone containing incriminating photos and videos used for blackmail and sextortion," the statement read.
The accused hails from District Deoria in Uttar Pradesh, and completed his education up to the eight standards. “He has been residing in Bawana, Delhi, for the past five to six years and is currently employed as a welder in a factory in the area,” the DCP stated.
