Police arrested a 25-year-old man from Tepul in Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas district, for allegedly raping a married woman. The arrest followed a complaint filed at the Swarupnagar police station. The accused reportedly assaulted the woman while she was alone at home in her husband’s absence.
The victim, with the help of her husband and local villagers, lodged a formal complaint against the accused. It was reported that the man had previously harassed the woman, leading to a written assurance from his family that he would not cause any trouble. However, he returned to the area and committed the alleged assault on December 16.
After the victim reported the incident to her husband, a complaint was filed, resulting in the arrest of the accused after an eight-day investigation. The victim provided a confidential statement at the Basirhat Sub-Divisional Court, sparking outrage in the community. The police confirmed the arrest of the accused and stated that the investigation is ongoing.
