Dehradun

Woman claims sexual assault by cop, threatens suicide

PNS

A woman, who recently alleged that a police officer exploited her sexually, threatened self-immolation on Saturday, demanding strict action against the officer. The officer is presently posted as Superintendent of Police (city) in Nainital range, the woman said.

The woman met Director General of Police (DGP) Satyavrata at PHQ and gave a written complaint, demanding fast and strict action against the officer. In her complaint, she alleged that the police officer came in contact with her few months ago. After that, the officer reportedly sent several SMSs and offered friendship. The woman alleged that the officer exploited her sexually several times with an assurance that he would marry her, as he had strained relations with his wife.

She alleged that recently when she asked the officer fro marriage, he allegedly beaten her up. Seeing no way out, the woman called on the DGP around a month back and demanded action against the officer. She also gave details of the several SMSs, which were allegedly sent to her by the officer's mobile. later, she alleged that she is getting threatening call from police and mafias as well.

She further alleged that no action was taken into the matter. Seeing no way out, she decided to meet the DGP again on Saturday and demanded action against the officer. DGP sent her to IG (law and order) Ram Singh Meena.

The woman gave a written complaint to the IG. Talking to The Pioneer, IG said that the woman met him. After hearing her, he asked her to meet the DIG Nainital range SK Gunjiyal. But she was not ready to meet him. Incidentally, Gunjiyal was present at the PHQ and the women met him there only. 

Moreover, the woman alleged that the police officers were trying to save his officer in the matter. Sources said that a probe was ordered into the matter following the complaint by the woman into the matter around a month back. Completing the probe, Gunjiyal submitted a report to the State Administration. Further decision into the matter would be taken by the senior official.